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			== Sierra Leone ==
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			File:Sierra_Leone_(orthographic_projection).svg\|Sierra Leone (orthographic projection)
			File:Location_Sierra_Leone_AU_Africa.svg\|Location Sierra Leone AU Africa
			File:Prehistoric_pottery_shards,_Sierra_Leone.jpg\|Prehistoric pottery shards, Sierra Leone
			File:Bunce_Island_1805.jpg\|Bunce Island 1805
			File:Sierra_leone,_sapi,_olifante,_1490-1510_ca.jpg\|Sierra Leone, sapi, olifante, 1490-1510 ca
			File:DeliveryService-2.jpg\|Delivery Service
			File:Houses_at_Sierra-Leone_(May_1853,_X,_p.55)_-_Copy.jpg\|Houses at Sierra-Leone (May 1853)
			File:Bai_Bureh.jpg\|Bai Bureh
			File:SierraLeoneP016.tiff\|Sierra Leone P016
			File:British_Expeditionary_Force_in_Freetown,_1919.jpg\|British Expeditionary Force in Freetown, 1919
			File:Bai_Bureh_(1898).jpg\|Bai Bureh (1898)
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'''Sierra Leone''' is a country located on the southwest coast of [[West Africa]]. It is bordered by [[Guinea]] to the north and northeast, [[Liberia]] to the southeast, and the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the west and southwest. The country covers a total area of 71,740 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 7.5 million people.

== History ==
Sierra Leone's history is rich and diverse, with influences from several different cultures and civilizations. The country was a key center for trade and education during the [[Transatlantic Slave Trade]], and later became a British Colony in 1808. Sierra Leone gained independence from [[British rule]] on April 27, 1961.

== Geography ==
Sierra Leone is known for its diverse environments, which include savannahs, rainforests, and coastal marshes. The country is divided into four geographical regions: the Northern Province, Eastern Province, Southern Province, and the Western Area. The highest point in the country is [[Mount Bintumani]], which is located in the Loma Mountains.

== Economy ==
The economy of Sierra Leone is primarily based on agriculture, which employs about two-thirds of the population. The country is rich in minerals, including diamonds, rutile, bauxite, gold, and iron ore. However, despite its natural resources, Sierra Leone remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with a significant portion of the population living below the poverty line.

== Culture ==
Sierra Leone's culture is a blend of indigenous, Creole, and Western influences. The country is known for its music, dance, and festivals, which often incorporate traditional masks and costumes. The official language is English, but Krio, a Creole language derived from English and several African languages, is widely spoken.

== Government ==
Sierra Leone is a constitutional republic with a directly elected president and a unicameral legislature. The country has a multi-party system, with the All People's Congress and the Sierra Leone People's Party being the two dominant parties.

== Education ==
Education in Sierra Leone is legally required for all children for six years at primary level and three years in junior secondary education, but a shortage of schools and teachers has made implementation impossible.

== Health ==
Healthcare in Sierra Leone is a major concern, with the country having one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. The country's health sector was further strained by the [[Ebola virus]] outbreak in 2014.

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