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Sierra Leone: capital, population, borders and facts
Sierra Leone is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Freetown. Sierra Leone shares a land border with 2 countries: Guinea and Liberia.
| Capital city | Freetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Land neighbours | 2: Guinea, Liberia |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Sierra Leone
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
Which countries border Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone borders Guinea and Liberia.
Is Sierra Leone landlocked?
No, Sierra Leone is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, traffic drives on the right, plug type G and emergency number police 019, ambulance 999, fire 999. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Sierra Leone travel basics page.
Put what you know about Sierra Leone to the test
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