Sierra Leone Geography, Climate, Areas, Cities

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Sierra Leone Geography


The information below contains geography information for Sierra Leone, including climate, weather, cities, and area information. You can also check out the Sierra Leone Country Page for additional resources.

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    Geography
    Area: 71,740 sq. km. (29,925 sq. mi.); slightly smaller than South Carolina.
    Cities: Capital--Freetown (est. 550,000). Provincial Capitals--Southern Province,Bo; Eastern Province, Kenema; Northern Province, Makeni.
    Terrain: Three areas--mangrove swamps and beaches along the coast, wooded hills along the immediate interior, and a mountainous plateau in the interior.
    source: http://www.state.gov