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Sierra Leone — silhouette, capital and facts
Sierra Leone is in Africa and its capital is Freetown. With about 8.6 million people and 71,740 km², it ranks 117th in area and 101st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Sierra Leone, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Freetown
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 8.6 million
- Area
- 71,740 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Leone
- Flag colors
- green, white, blue
Borders
Sierra Leone shares a land border with 2 countries: Guinea, Liberia.
Fun facts about Sierra Leone
- The name comes from 'Serra Leoa', given by Portuguese sailors to mountains said to sound like roaring lions.
- Freetown was founded in 1792 as a haven for Africans freed from slavery.
- In 1972, the 969.8-carat Star of Sierra Leone diamond was found in the country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
Which continent is Sierra Leone in?
Sierra Leone is in Africa.
Which countries border Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone shares a land border with 2 countries: Guinea, Liberia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Sierra Leone?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Sierra Leone is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Sierra Leone?
The name comes from 'Serra Leoa', given by Portuguese sailors to mountains said to sound like roaring lions. Freetown was founded in 1792 as a haven for Africans freed from slavery. In 1972, the 969.8-carat Star of Sierra Leone diamond was found in the country.
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Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Sierra Leone. It is only an approximation.
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