Interesting facts about Sierra Leone Is a great opportunity to learn more about West African countries. The subsoil of Sierra Leone is rich in mineral, agricultural and fishing resources, while the state is one of the poorest in the world. Two thirds of the local population live below the poverty line.
We bring to your attention the most interesting facts about the Republic of Sierra Leone.
- The African country of Sierra Leone gained independence from Great Britain in 1961.
- Over the entire history of observation, the temperature minimum in Sierra Leone was +19 ⁰С.
- The name of the capital of Sierra Leone - "Freetown", means - "free city". The irony is that the city was built on the site where one of the largest slave markets in Africa was once located (see interesting facts about Africa).
- Sierra Leone has large deposits of diamonds, bauxite, iron and gold.
- Every second resident of Sierra Leone works in the agricultural sector.
- The republic's motto is "Unity, Peace, Justice".
- An interesting fact is that the average Sierra Leonean gives birth to 5 children.
- About 60% of the country's population is Muslim.
- Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister, was awarded the title of Supreme Leader of Sierra Leone in 2007.
- Did you know that half of Sierra Leone's citizens cannot read or write?
- In the national cuisine of Sierra Leone, you will not find a single meat dish.
- There are 2,090 known species of higher plants, 147 mammals, 626 birds, 67 reptiles, 35 amphibians and 99 species of fish.
- The average citizen of the country lives only 55 years.
- In Sierra Leone, same-sex intimate relationships are punishable by law.
