Western Africa
Flag of Sierra Leone
A West African coast named for a lion-like mountain.
Colours, by share of the flag
- #18a830 32%
- #0060c0 32%
- #f0f0f0 30%
Measured from the flag artwork itself, so shares are approximate and emblems get folded into the nearest tone.
Flags people confuse it with
Sierra Leone in numbers
| Official name | Republic of Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Capital | Freetown |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Population | 7,976,985 |
| Area | 71,740 km² · 111 people per km² |
| Currency | Sierra Leonean leone (SLL) |
| Languages | English |
| Country codes | SL · SLE · .sl |
| Coastline | Has a coast |
Things worth knowing
- Freetown, the capital, was founded as a settlement for freed slaves, which is reflected in its very name.
- The country's name comes from 'Lion Mountains,' a Portuguese description of the rugged hills behind Freetown.
- Sierra Leone is a major source of diamonds, a trade that has shaped much of its modern history.
Did you know
Freetown sits on the largest natural harbour on the African continent.
Neighbours
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Country data from the mledoze/countries dataset under ODbL 1.0. Flag artwork from the same dataset. All 196 flags.