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Description

The government is slowly reestablishing its authority after the 1991 to 2002 civil war that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about one-third of the population).

The last UN peacekeepers withdrew in December 2005, leaving full responsibility for security with domestic forces, but a new civilian UN office remains to support the government.

Mounting tensions related to planned 2007 elections, deteriorating political and economic conditions in Guinea, and the tenuous security situation in neighboring Liberia may present challenges to continuing progress in Sierra Leone's stability.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Sierra Leone

Population 6,005,250

Capital City Freetown (1.5 million)

Currency Leone

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Languages English (official), Mende, Temne, Krio

National Day 27 April; Independence Day

Religions Muslim, locals beliefs

Latitude/Longitude 8° 49'N, 13° 24'W

Highest Point Bintmani Pk. (6,390 ft.) (1,948 m)

Land Area 71,620 sq km (27,652 sq miles)

Land Divisions 3 provinces and 1 area; including Eastern, Northern, Southern and the Western Area.

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Maps

Large (color) map here

Sierra Leone Outline Map here

Sierra Leone Map CIA version here

Sierra Leone Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

African Outline Map here

Suggested Links

Sierra Leone (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Sierra Leone.org here

Sierra Leone Government here

Sierra Leone News here

Sierra Leone Photos here

Sierra Leone Travel Info and Warnings here

Climate Sierra Leone is located in the tropics, so conditions are hot and humid throughout the year. (May to December) is the rainy season, while (December to April) is the dry season.