Sierra Leone map and facts
Republic of Sierra Leone · Western Africa, Africa. Capital: Freetown.
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Sierra Leone in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Sierra Leone in context
Sierra Leone is home to about 9.1 million people, 0.11% of the world's population, on 71,740 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea, Liberia.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Sierra Leone and Togo. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Sierra Leone FAQ
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
What is the population of Sierra Leone?
About 9.1 million people (9,077,691), which ranks 101st of 197 countries.
How big is Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone covers 71,740 km² (27,699 sq mi), the 117th-largest country by area.
What continent is Sierra Leone in?
Sierra Leone is in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
What countries border Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone borders 2 countries: Guinea, Liberia.
What language is spoken in Sierra Leone?
Official or national language: English.