The Republic of Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by ► Guinea on the north and ► Liberia on the south, with the Atlantic Ocean on the west. The name Sierra Leone was adapted from the Portuguese name for the country: Serra Leoa. The literal meaning is "Lioness Mountain."
Short name
Sierra Leone
Official name
Republic of Sierra Leone
Status
Independent country since 1961 Republic since 1971
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