Sierra Leone

Country on the southwest coast of West Africa

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Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Its land area is 71,740 km² (27,699 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannas to rainforests. As of the 2023 census, Sierra Leone has a population of 8,908,040. Freetown is both its capital and its largest city. The country is divided into five administrative regions, which are further subdivided into 16 districts. Masjid Al-Ansar Islamic Community Center

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Watch: The man championing chimpanzee conservation in Sierra Leone. Bala Amarasekaran, the founder of Tacugama Sanctuary, has dedicated 30 years of his life to rescuing and protecting chimpanzees. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published on September 23, 2024

Sierra Leone-born US ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince dies aged 29 DePrince's story was inspiring to many. She persevered through hardship on her journey to becoming a celebrated ballet dancer. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on September 15, 2024

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