Country Facts

• Full name: Republic of Sierra Leone
• Population: 6 million (UN, 2008)
• Capital: Freetown
• Area: 71,740 sq km (27,699 sq miles)
• Major languages: English, Krio (Creole language derived from English) and a range of African languages
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity
• Life expectancy: 41 years (men), 44 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: Leone
• Main exports: Diamonds, rutile, cocoa, coffee, fish
• GNI per capita: US $260 (World Bank, 2007)
• Internet domain: .sl
• International dialling code: +232

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