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Sierra Leone's Information

Flag of Sierra Leone
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
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Sierra Leone Flag:
Flag of Sierra Leone

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.

Larger Sierra Leone flag

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 April 7, 2017.

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