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Sierra Leone

Republic of Sierra Leone

CapitalFreetown
CurrencySierra Leonean leone (SLE)
PowerType D / G · 230 V
LanguagesEnglish

Sierra Leone, with its capital in Freetown, is in Western Africa and home to about 9.1M people. English is spoken, and the currency is the Sierra Leonean leone (SLE). Most international arrivals come through Lungi International Airport (FNA).

Region
Africa · Western Africa
Population
9.1M (9,077,691)
Area
71,740 km²

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Local time in Freetown — Africa/Freetown
Weather in Freetown
Currency SLE · Le Sierra Leonean leone
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7-day forecast for Freetown

Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in Sierra Leone over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
English
Calling code
+232
Internet domain
.sl
Currency
Sierra Leonean leone (SLE)
Time zones
Africa/Freetown

Power

Plug types: Type D, Type G

Voltage 230 V · Frequency 50 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in Sierra Leone

Bordering countries

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Source: Wikipedia — Sierra Leone, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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