Sierra Leonean Flag

Sierra Leone's Information

Land Area	71,620 km²
Water Area	120 km²
Total Area	71,740km² (#117)
Population	6,018,888 (#109)
Population Density	84.04/km²
Government Type	Presidential Republic
GDP (PPP)	$10.64 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$1,700
Currency	Leone (SLL)
Largest Cities	Freetown (802,639) Bo (174,354) Kenema (143,137) Koidu (88,000) Makeni (87,679) View all cities in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Flag:

The flag of Sierra Leone was officially adopted on April 27, 1961.

The green is symbolic of the agricultural and natural resources of the country, while the white represents justice, and the blue is symbolic of Freetown's harbor.

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Sierra Leone Coat of Arms:
Flag of Sierra Leone

The coat of arms of Sierra Leone is composed of two lions rampant supporting a coconut tree and shield. Within the shield are three torches, representing peace and dignity, and a third lion against green mountains, a symbol of the Lion Mountains.

The national motto is displayed on a ribbon below.

This page was last updated on July 10, 2020.

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