Sierra Leone Facts and Figures

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Meaning of Country's name	Adapted from Sierra Leona, the Spanish version of the Portuguese Serra Leoa (Lion Mountains). The Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra named the country after the striking mountains he saw in 1462
Capital	Freetown
Largest Cities	Freetown, Bo, Kenema, Koidu Town, Makeni
Population	6,440,053 (2009 est)
Country Code	232
Internet Country Code	.sl
Area	27,699 sq mi (71,740 km sq)
Area-Comparative	Slightly smaller than South Carolina
Bordering Countries	Guinea, Liberia
Date of Founding (Current State)	April 19, 1971
Type of Government	Constitutional Republic
Languages Spoken	English
Religions Practiced	Islam (60%), Christianity (30%), Indigenous Religions (10%)
GDP per Capita	$759 (2009 est) (USD)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	2% (2009 est)
Top Exports	Diamonds, Cocoa, Fish, Coffee
National Holidays	New Year's Day – January 1, Maulid-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet) – February 26, Good Friday – April 2, Easter Monday – April 5, Independence Day – April 27, Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) – September 11, Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) – November 17, Christmas Day – December 25, Boxing Day – December 26
Money Currency	Leone (SLL)
National Sports Teams	Sierra Leone National Cricket Team, Sierra Leone National Football Team, Sierra Leone National Basketball Team
Random Fact	Sir Milton Margai was the country's first prime minister after Sierra Leone achieved independence from Great Britain. He ruled from 1961 to 1964

NEWS FROM Sierra Leone

Wednesday, 05-22-13, 12:23

Not All Sierra Leoneans Enjoy Economic Growth Benefits

[Deutsche Welle]Sierra Leone has one of the world's fastest growing economies, according to an International Monetary Fund report. But the post-civil war boom has not yet brought benefits for everyone.

Wednesday, 05-22-13, 12:03

Keynote Address By H.E. Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Bintumani Hotel Aberdeen 21 May 2013

[Sierra Leone Government]Madam Chairperson,

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