The information regarding sierra leone on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Heres a bit on sierra leone to give you a taste of what it contains. The british set up a trading post near presentday freetown in the 17th century. Poems by syl cheneycoker diamonds are forever by ian fleming 4th book in the james bond series diamonds in the shadow by caroline b. The information regarding sierra leone on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Sierra leones new country partnership framework cpf will cover the period fy20fy25. For an additional 9 challenges for prayer see operation world book, cdrom, or dvdrom. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone 2017 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone people 2018 information contained here.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone 2018 information contained here. The tian tan great buddha on lantau island is the worlds tallest outdoor seated bronze buddha. Social, cultural, economic, legal and political differences. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone communications 2015 information contained here. Sierra leone gained independence in 1961 and the frontier then became one between two independent states. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sierra leone remains among the world s poorest countries, ranking 180 th out of 187 countries in the human development index in 2011. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone 20 information contained here.
A memoir of sierra leone in upheaval by marwan khadar concerto for an exile. A transitional government composed of rebel, government, and civil society groups assumed control in october 2003. The structure of the cpf is around three focus areas. By contrast, the sierra leone estuary offers ideal anchorage for trading ships the estuary is the largest natural harbor on the continent. Cia world fact book, 2004sierra leone wikisource, the.
Cooney flight to freedom by hugh zachary 1st book in the saga of sierra leone. On april 27, 1961, sierra leone became an independent state within the commonwealth. The 1991 to 2002 civil war between the government and the revolutionary united front ruf resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people well over onethird of the population, many of whom are now refugees in neighboring countries. Decades of governmental neglect and civil war have decimated the population and left widespread poverty throughout the country. The ministry of education, science and technology moest was supported to conduct the first. In 1971 the republic of sierra leone was established. Sierra leone communications 2015, cia world factbook. Sierra leone has a special significance in the history of the transatlantic slave trade. Sierra leone has substantial mineral, agricultural, and fishery resources. The economy of sierra leone is that of a least developed country with a gross domestic product.
Western africa, bordering the north atlantic ocean, between cote divoire and sierra leone geographic coordinates. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Sierra leone cia map world map world atlas atlas of the. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone people 2015 information contained here. The information regarding sierra leone on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Since 1991, civil war between the government and the revolutionary united front ruf has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people well over onethird of the population many of whom are now refugees in neighboring countries. Sierra leone s civil war internally displaced as many as 2 million people, or almost half the population, and forced almost another half million to seek refuge in neighboring countries 370,000 sierra leoneans. Ghana the world factbook central intelligence agency. Using the cia fact book website, students answer questions about sierra leone. In 2008 its gdp in ppp ranked between 147th world bank and 153rd cia largest in the world.
Us citizens should make sure their passport will not expire for at least. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone government 2015 information contained here. About sierra leone sierra leone is the lowestranked country of the 177 countries in the undp human development index. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about sierra leone 20 should be addressed to the cia. Chief of state, head of government, and minister of defense president julius maada bio since april 4, 2018.
Lake volta is the worlds largest artificial lake manmade reservoir by surface area 8,482 sq km. Sierra leone s civil war internally displaced as many as 2 million people, or almost half the population, and forced almost another half million to seek refuge in neighboring countries 370,000 sierra leoneans fled to guinea and 120,000 to liberia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about sierra leone 2017 should be addressed to the cia. Africa liberia the world factbook central intelligence agency. While it possesses substantial mineral, agricultural, and fishery resources, its physical and social infrastructure has yet to recover from the civil war, and serious social disorders continue to.
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By the mid18th century, sierra leone had become a major trading participant with. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about sierra leone 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Since the end of the civil war in 2002 the economy is gradually recovering with a gdp growth rate between 4 and 7%. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone energy 2015 information contained here. However, the economic and social infrastructure is not well developed, and serious social disorders continue to hamper economic development. The world factbook africa sierra leone introduction sierra leone background. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone energy 2018 information contained here. Cia world fact book, 2004liberia wikisource, the free. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 to 2002 that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people about a third of the population. The long civil war ruined much of sierra leone s rural and urban infrastructure.
Geography sierra leone is a country that is hot and humid, has mountainous inlands, a swampy coastal line, and is scattered with rainforests from the coast to the middle of sierra leone. John moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone economy 2020 information contained here. However, the economic and social infrastructure is not well developed, and serious social disorders continue to hamper economic development, following a 10year civil war. Sierra leone is an extremely poor nation with tremendous inequality in income distribution. Sierra leone the world factbook central intelligence agency. From the young boys i met in the demobilization camps in sierra leone to the suicide bombers of palestine and chechnya, to the young terrorists who fly planes into the world trade center and the pentagon, we can no longer afford to ignore them. Nearly half of the workingage population engages in subsistence agriculture. Cia world fact book, 2004sierra leone wikisource, the free. At the end of the activity, students are asked to write a well developed paragraph that clearly communicates their impression of sierra leone.
The sierra leone estuary became a focal point for trade and interaction between africans and europeans because of its exceptional harbor. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about sierra leone 2018 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone government 2018 information contained here. Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in the public domain and are free. Sierra leones civil war internally displaced as many as 2 million people, or almost half the population, and forced almost another half million to seek refuge in neighboring countries 370,000 sierra leoneans fled to guinea and 120,000 to liberia. Sierra leones large youth cohort about 60% of the population is under the age.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone geography 2015 information contained here. By the mid18th century, sierra leone had become a major trading participant with europe and the americas. Those who survived such treatment need loving acceptance and integration into normal society as well as vocational training for future employment. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers and parents with their geography and map questions. S cia world factbook the best country factbook available. President bio and vice president jalloh together with officials from ministries, departments, and agencies, donated 3 months of their salaries to eliminate school fees for more than 2 million students in primary and secondary education. The information regarding sierra leone on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Sierra leone has only three drug rehabilitation centres. An august 2003 peace agreement ended the war and prompted the resignation of former president charles taylor, who faces war crimes charges in the hague related to his involvement in sierra leone s civil war. During the 1999searly 2000s both states were engulfed in civil war and the border region became very unstable, with armed rebels and refugees frequently crossing the border. A peace agreement, signed on 7 july 1999, offers hope that the country will be able to.
The information regarding sierra leone on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Sierra leones conflict was particularly noted for amputation of hands, arms and feet for no reason other than pure cruelty and evil. Centre for intercultural learning sierra leone cia world fact book sierra leone sierra leone destination guides sierra leone doing business in sierra leone world bank economic freedom sierra leone embassy of sierra leone flag of sierra leone. The information regarding sierra leone on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central. From the street stalls selling kukhri rice and sauce and puffpuff fried dough balls in the cities, to the upmarket restaurants selling mouthwatering fish and seafood dishes on the beaches, its no wonder sierra leone has been nicknamed sweet salone. Sitting on a coastal peninsula, the city overlooks the sierra leone harbor, the worlds third largest natural harbor. Sierra leone has a huge substance abuse problem where substances such as alcohol, tobacco and sedatives, are widely used. Sierra leone is a constitutional republic with a directly elected president and a unicameral legislature.
Liberian despot charles taylor worked with us intelligence. According to the cia world fact book on sierra leone, there is a total of 11,300km of roads paved and unpaved which puts the country 2nd in the world in this category. Sierra leone is an extremely poor african nation with tremendous inequality in income distribution. Although rich with diamonds, titanium ore, bauxite, iron ore, gold, and chromite cia, 2003, thanks to an 11year war, and corrupt leaders it is now amongst the poorest country in the world. While sierra leone possesses substantial mineral, agricultural, and fishery resources, its physical and social infrastructure has yet to recover from the civil war, and serious social disorders continue to hamper economic development. Apr, 2012 sierra leone is an extremely poor african nation with tremendous inequality in income distribution. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone 2020 information contained here. The current system of government in sierra leone, established under the 1991 constitution, is modeled on the following structure of government. Sierra leone page sierra leone is officially called the republic of sierra leone, which was established in 1995. Early portuguese navigators claimed the area and named it serra lyoa lion mountains after the mountains in the region in 1460. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone economy 2018 information contained here. Rebel attacks on monrovia, coupled with two years of unimposed sanctions for taylors meddling in sierra leone s civil war, finally prompted taylors abdication from power in august 2003.
The cia s world factbook available at most university libraries is now available online with keyword searching by telnet to. Climate information for sierra leone including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals. Originally the trade involved timber and ivory, but later it expanded into slaves. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone 2009 information contained here. Just about the whole eastern part of sierra leone is mountainous and the highest peaks reach just above 6,000 feet middleton. In 2018, sierra leone made a minimal advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. Following the american revolution, a colony was established in 1787 and sierra leone became a destination for resettling black loyalists who had originally been resettled in nova scotia. Around 1672, the english established and fortified themselves at bunce island. Decades of economic decline and 11 years of armed conflict had dramatic consequences on the economy. Its capital, freetown, was founded in 1787 as a home for repatriated former slaves from london and the americas. A period of relative peace in 1997 allowed for elections that brought taylor to power, but major fighting resumed in 2000. The information regarding sierra leone on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of sierra leone geography 2020 information contained here. However, the economic and social infrastructure is not well developed, and serious social disorders continue to hamper economic development, following a 11year civil war. It does have substantial mineral, agricultural, and fishery resources. About 90% of admissions to the countrys only psychiatric hospital are due to drug and alcohol related illnesses.
Sierra leone has been a source of and destination for refugees. Iran, syria among muslimmajority nations in the world aol news. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a public. Ojos del salado 6,893 m in the atacama desert is the highest active volcano in the world, chiles tallest mountain, and the second highest in the western hemisphere and the southern hemisphere its small crater lake at 6,390 m is the worlds highest lake. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Sierra leone is extremely poor and nearly half of the workingage population engages in subsistence agriculture. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Sierra leone cia map world map world atlas atlas of. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. Jan 17, 2012 rumours of cia involvement in his brutal career were fuelled in july 2009 when taylor himself told his trial, at the unbacked special court for sierra leone in the hague, that us agents helped. While it possesses substantial mineral, agricultural, and fishery resources, its physical and social infrastructure is not well developed, and serious social disorders continue to hamper economic development. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia.