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___ Sierra LeoneA virtual guide to Sierra Leone. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Sierra Leone's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this Western African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Sierra Leone, addresses of Sierra Leone and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Sierra Leone. |
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Republic of Sierra Leone |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Sierra Leone Background: The 1991 to 2002 civil war between the government and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about one-third of the population), many of whom are now refugees in neighboring countries. With the support of the UN peacekeeping force and contributions from the World Bank and international community, demobilization and disarmament of the RUF and Civil Defense Forces (CDF) combatants has been completed. National elections were held in May 2002 and the government continues to slowly reestablish its authority. However, the gradual withdrawal of most UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) peacekeepers in 2004 and early 2005, deteriorating political and economic conditions in Guinea, and the tenuous security situation in neighboring Liberia may present challenges to the continuation of Sierra Leone's stability. border countries: Guinea, Liberia related countries: UK |
 Official Name: Republic of Sierra Leone short form: Sierra Leone ISO Country Code: sl Time: Local Time = UTC Actual Time: Sat-Feb-11 19:32 Capital City: Freetown (1 million) Country Calling Code: +232 Other Cities: Bo, Kenema, Lungi, Makeni, Yengema Government: Type: Republic with a democratically elected President and Parliament. Independence: 27 April 1961 (from Britain). Constitution: 1 October 1991. Geography: Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Liberia. Area: 71 740 sq. km. (30 000 sq. mi.) Terrain: Three areas are coastal belt of mangrove swamps, wooded hills along the immediate interior, and a mountainous plateau in the interior. Highest point: Loma Mansa (Bintimani) 1 948 m Climate: tropical; hot, humid; summer rainy season (May to December) People: Nationality: Sierra Leonean(s). Population: 6 million. Ethnic groups: Temne 30%, Mende 30%, Krio 1%, small Lebanese community. Religions: Muslim 60%, Christian 30%, animist 10%. Languages: English (official, regular use limited to literate minority), Krio, Temne, Mende, and 15 other indigenous languages. Literacy: 15-30%. Natural resources: Diamonds, gold, titanium, bauxite, iron ore, chromite. Agriculture products: Rice, coffee, cocoa, palm kernels, palm oil, peanuts; poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs; fish. Industries: Diamonds mining; small-scale manufacturing (beverages, textiles, cigarettes, footwear); petroleum refining. Exports partners: Belgium 61.6%, Germany 11.8%, USA 5.4% (2004) Imports partners: Germany 14%, Cote d'Ivoire 10.7%, UK 9.1%, USA 8.4%, China 5.6%, Netherlands 5%, South Africa 4.1% (2004) Currency: New Leone (SLL) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone - the State HouseThe Government of Sierra Leone online, the site provides also related news. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sierra Leone to the UN Official website of the Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations in New York. Sierra Leone High Commission London, UK Embassy of Sierra Leone Washington D.C. Sierra Leone Diplomatic Missions Abroad Address list of Sierra Leone missions. Diplomatic Missions in Sierra Leone Address list of foreign Diplomatic Missions. Encyclopedia 2005 Project of the Sierra Leone Information System with a broad spectrum of Sierra Leone related facts and data. Sierra Leone Vision 2025 The National Long-Term Perspectives Studies (NLTPS). Anti Corruption Commission The Commission is seeking technical assistance to reduce the scale of corruption. Steps were taken to formulate an Anti-Corruption bill, and eventually enacted by Parliament on 3rd February 2000. Maps Map
of Sierra LeonePolitical map of Sierra Leone. Administrative Map
of Sierra LeoneMap showing Sierra Leone's administrative regions.  Google
Earth Sierra LeoneSearchable map/satellite view of Sierra Leone. Google
Earth FreetownSearchable map/satellite view of Sierra Leone' capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. |
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Peace ProcessThe Special Court for Sierra LeoneSet up jointly by the Government of Sierra Leone and the United Nations. It is mandated to try those who bear the greatest responsibility for serious violations of international humanitarian law and Sierra Leonean law committed in the territory of Sierra Leone since 30 November 1996. Conflicts in Africa: Sierra Leone More information about a decade of armed conflict and grotesque human rights violations in Sierra Leone. The Heart of the Matter: Sierra Leone, Diamonds and Human Security Diamonds were central to the conflict in Sierra Leone, and that a highly criminalized war economy had developed a momentum of its own. Paying the price: the Sierra Leone peace process The Lome Peace Agreement of July 1999 sought to bring an end to one of the most brutal civil wars of recent times. |
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NewsAwareness TimesRecent news. Cocorioko Sierra Leone news. International News Sources allAfrica Sierra Leone Recent news from Sierra Leone. IRIN News UN press agency with the latest news from Sierra Leone. Radio Sierra Leone Radio 'community based' internet radio station. Talking Drum Studios Talking Drum Studios (TDS), multi-media studios with multi-ethnic teams of journalists and producers, to stimulate national dialogue around critical issues. |
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Arts & CultureSierra Leone LiteratureSierra Leone writers. Sierra Leone Music Television Created to showcase Sierra Leone artists by the worldwide web. |
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Business & EconomyBank of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone's Central Bank. Transportation First Line Air FLA is a Sierra Leone carrier with direct flights between Freetown and London Gatwick. Lungi International Airport (FNA) Sierra Leone's int'l airport. |
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Destination Sierra Leone - Travel and Tour GuidesNational Tourist Board of Sierra Leone Provides visitors information and Sierra Leone tourism industry facts and addresses. Sierra Leone Web SL portal, a very comprehensive website with a lot of information on Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone Connection US based Sierra Leone community website. Visit Sierra Leone Travel and tourism information as well as news from Sierra Leone. Salone Scrapbook Pre-war images of Sierra Leone taken between 1987 and 1990 by Glenn Elert. |
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EducationNjala University CollegeThe public institution operates on two campuses, in Bo and Njala. Sierra Leone Education Data and information about Sierra Leone's educational system. |
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EnvironmentEnvironmental Rescue MovementERM was initiated in January 2004, with a purpose of contributing meaningfully to the restructuring and rebuilding of cities in Sierra Leone. |
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HistorySierra Leone HistoryFrom Sierra Leone's early history until modern and post-modern history. Sierra Leonean Heroes Online history book of "Fifty Great Men and Women Who Helped to Build Our Nation". Cry Freetown Website about Sorious Samura's film "Cry Freetown", a brutal portrayal of what happened in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone in January 1999. Priscilla's Homecoming An African American woman from Charleston, South Carolina, will make an historic homecoming visit to the West African nation of Sierra Leone. |
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Additional Information on Sierra LeoneAfrica South of the Sahara: Sierra LeoneStanford University BBC News Country Profile: Sierra Leone Governments on the WWW: Sierra Leone Mbendi Profile: Sierra Leone Including economic overviews and directories of companies. Open Directory Project: Sierra Leone Wikipedia: Sierra Leone The World Factbook -- Sierra Leone |
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