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Map of Sierra Leone

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Capital
(and largest city)
Freetown
8°29.067′N 13°14.067′W / 8.48445°N
13.23445°W / 8.48445;  -13.23445

 Official language(s)
English
Vernacular Mende, Temne, Krio
Independence from Britain was obatained on April 27, 1961 
 Republic  declared 19, April 1971 


Sierra Leone Flag

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The Sierra Leone Flag consist of three horizontal stripes
-  Green
- White
- Blue
The green  represents agriculture, the country's natural wealth and its
mountains.
The white stripe stands for justice and unity. 
 The blue  stripe for the sea, the atlantic ocean and its habour. 


Links to Recent News About Sierra Leone  

Awareness Times                             Awoko Newspaper                                               Auditor General Webpage


 Sierra Leone National Anthem


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Center of Freetown - Cotton Tree
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