Sierra Leone
Location: Western Africa, bordered by Guinea on the North and
East, Liberia on the South
Area: 27,699 square miles
Population: 4,300,000
Government: Military rule
Largest cities: Freetown (capital), Bo, Kenema, Makeni
Languages: English, tribal languages
Ethnic groups: Temne 30%, Mende 29%
Religions: Animist, Muslim
Chief industries: Agriculture, mining, tourism
Chief crops: Cocoa, coffee, rice, ginger, palm kernels
Minerals: Diamonds, bauxite, iron ore
Leading exports: Diamonds, bauxite, coffee, cocoa
Leading imports: Oil, machinery, rice
Monetary unit: Leone