Sierra Leone

Government Constitutional democracy.

Geography
Sierra Leone, on the Atlantic Ocean in West Africa. Mangrove swamps lie along the coast, with wooded hills and a plateau in the interior. The eastern region is mountainous.

Historical Background
 The government is slowly reestablishing its authority after the 1991 to 2002 civil war that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people. The last UN peacekeepers withdrew in December 2005, leaving full responsibility for security with domestic forces, but a new civilian UN office remains to support the government. Mounting tensions related to planned 2007 elections, deteriorating political and economic conditions in Guinea, and the tenuous security situation in neighboring Liberia may present challenges to continuing progress in Sierra Leone's stability

Name

Sierra Leone

Capital

(and largest city) Victoria 4°37′S 55°27′E

Language

French, English

Area

Total 451 km2 174 sq mi   Water (%) negligible

Population

2009 estimate 84,000[1] (195th) - Density 186.2/km2 (60th) 482.7/sq mi

Currency

Seychellois rupee (SCR)