One of the former British colonies is the Republic of Sierra Leone. It is divided into 12 districts and is situated in Western Africa. Guinea, Liberia, and the North Atlantic Ocean are its borders. The districts that are most significant are Port Loko, Koinadugu, and Bombali. With a surface area of 71,740 square kilometers, Sierra Leone is one of the smaller countries in Africa and ranks 40th in terms of size. The majority of the year is hot and muggy, with rainy summers and dry winters. There are more than 8 million people living there. Freetown, the nation's capital and most populous city with a population of over a million, serves as both. Kenema, Bo, and Koidu are some of the other significant cities in the nation. Freetown International Airport (FNA) is the sole and largest international airport. It links the nation to locations in Europe and Africa. By 2022, Mamamah International Airport is anticipated to take the place of Freetown Airport. In 1961, Sierra Leone separated from the United Kingdom. A mixture of customs and colonial legacy influence its culture. More than 75% of people in the nation identify as Muslims, making up the majority of the population. English is the official language of the country. There are still many different tribal languages and dialects. The English common law and customary law are combined to create the legal system. Julius Maada Bio, the president, is the elected head of state and administration of the presidential republic. Every five years, there are elections, and the president is chosen directly by the people. The Sierra Leonean leone (SLL), which is the national currency of the nation, is currently worth 19,075 USD. With an open economy, Sierra Leone produces a GDP of about $12.1 billion. It now ranks as Africa's 41st largest economy. The per capita income of the area is $1,608. Services and agriculture are the two main sectors that contribute to GDP. One of the primary exports from the nation is iron ore,rice, coffee, chocolate, peanuts, palm oil, diamonds, and rutile. With a number of attractions, the Republic of Sierra Leone is a growing tourist destination. It is renowned for both its stunning beaches and abundant wildlife. The capital, Freetown, Bunce Island, Banana Island, Tiwai Island, Tokeh, the Gola Forest Reserve, Bo Town, and the Kambui Hills Forest Reserve are a few of the most visited places. Most of the 4,700 tourists who come here each year are from the nearby African country.
