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Information of Sierra Leone |
Capital: The Capital city of Sierra Leone is Freetown
Official Language:The Official Language of Sierra Leone is English
Currency: The Local Currency used in Sierra Leone is Leone (SLL)
The land of Mountain, Mangrove, forests and plateau, Sierra Leone got its name in 1462 from a Portuguese sailor, who called it 'Sierra Lyoa' or the Lion Mountains. The country is located on the Western part of Africa surrounded by the African nations of Guinea and Liberia and the Atlantic Ocean. The mineral resources, the agricultural wealth and natural treasure of gold and diamonds could not succeed in reviving the economy of the country which suffered a major set back due to the devastating eleven years old civil war, rendering the country one of the poorest in the world. Know more about Sierra Leone on Allwonderscountries.com
Major Cities of Sierra Leone
The largest and the most important city of Sierra Leone is the capital city of Freetown. Apart from this, the other major cities of Sierra Leone are:
- Koidu (Sefadu); Bo; Kenema and Makeni.
Tourist Attractions of Sierra Leone
The country of Sierra Leone has many fascinating and mesmerizing tourists spots which have a variety that cater to the interests of anyone visiting the place. There are the exotic beaches and the sanctuaries, the waterfalls and the mountains, where history and natural beauty co-exist in mutual harmony. Some of the must visit places include - the Tacugama Chimanzee Sanctuary; the fort of Bunce Island; the astounding Charlotte Falls; Outamba with its reserve of various species of wildlife; Mamunta Mayoso Bird Sanctuary; trekking on the Bintimani Mountain; Lake Safon at a height of 1,945 metres; Tingi hill with opportunity for adventure sports; Guma Valley Dam; Banana Island and Turtle Island; the Portuguese Steps; historic Old Fourah Bay College; Sierra Leone Museum; and of course the exotic beaches with the sand, sea and surf!
Accommodation in Sierra Leone
With the inflow of tourism in the past few years, the accommodation facilities in Sierra Leone have seen a steady growth. There are hotels for all visitors as they range from the Luxury hotel to the Budget hotels. Some of the best hotels are:
- Bintumani Hotel (luxury)
- Cape Sierra Hotel (luxury)
- The Country Lodge Complex (mid-range)
- Family Kingdom Villa (Mid range)
Precautions in Sierra Leone
Compulsory vaccination against, Malaria and other tropical diseases like Lassa fever and Yellow fever. Precautions must also be taken against the deadly disease of HIV/AIDS. As the medical facilities are not up to the standard, it is recommended to carry basic medical supplies on your tour to Sierra Leone.
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