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Sierra Leone
Also Known As Republic of Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone is a West African nation bordered by Liberia and Guinea, with a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and environments ranging from savannah to rainforest. It gained independence from the United Kingdom on 27 April 1961 and adopted a republican constitution on 19 April 1971. Its capital is Freetown.
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Population2023 estimate. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearSierra Leone gained independence from the United Kingdom on 27 April 1961 as a dominion under Queen Elizabeth II, adopting a republican constitution on 19 April 1971. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone.
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1. Sierra Leone (Wikipedia)
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Republic of Sierra Leone
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Freetown
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73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi)
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8,460,512 (100th)
1. Sierra Leone (Wikipedia)
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Sierra Leone gained independence from the United Kingdom on 27 April 1961, remaining a dominion until it adopted a republican constitution in 1971.
1. Sierra Leone (Wikipedia)
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Sierra Leone is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa, bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea to the north.
Freetown (Wikipedia)
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Sierra Leone
Freetown (Wikipedia)
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Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone.
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