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 The Republic of Sierra Leone, in West Africa is bordered by Guinea to the northeast, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of 71,740 km2 (27,699 sq mi)[3] and has a population in excess of 6,000,000. The official language is English. Being only 8 degrees north of the equator the country has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savannah to rainforests. Freetown is the capital and seat of government, it is also the largest city with a population in excess of one million. Other major cities in the country are Bo, Kenema, Koidu Town and Makeni. In 1808, Freetown became a British Crown Colony, and in 1896, the interior of the country became a British Protectorate, later the two combined and on 27th April 1961 gained independence. Sierra Leone was declared a Republic in 1971. Sierra Leone is also home to Fourah Bay College, the oldest university in West Africa, established in 1827. Sierra Leone is a functioning democracy with his Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma as its current President. Mineral exports remain the main foreign currency earner. Sierra Leone is a major producer of gem-quality diamonds. Annual production of Sierra Leone's diamond estimates range between $250-300 million U.S dollars. Formal exports have dramatically improved since the civil war ended. Efforts to improve the management of exports have proved a success. Sierra Leone has one of the world's largest deposits of rutile, and also has vast reserves of Iron Ore, Bauxite and Gold News » |
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