What is Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone covers approximately 73,252 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 8,460,512, recorded for 2,023. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone is associated with the following country or countries: Sierra Leone. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Eastern Province, Freetown Peninsula, Karene District. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Sierra Leone?

The official name of Sierra Leone is Republic of Sierra Leone, and its native name is Sierra Leone. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone is associated with the following language codes: en, kri, and with the time zone Africa/Abidjan. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Sierra Leone?

For Sierra Leone, the capital is Freetown, the largest city is Freetown, and the associated currency code is SLE. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Sierra Leone in geographic datasets?

Sierra Leone is identified by the ISO code SL and the country code SL. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone is associated with the following region or regions: Eastern Province, Freetown Peninsula, Karene District. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Sierra Leone National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas Exploration

Delve into the geography of Sierra Leone through its national parks and protected areas. This atlas entry point allows for a structured exploration of the country's natural landscapes, highlighting the mapped boundaries and regional distribution of conservation lands. Understand where Sierra Leone's protected territories are situated, providing context for geographic discovery and landscape appreciation across this West African nation.

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Discovering Sierra Leone's National Parks and Protected Areas: A West African Geographic Atlas

Explore the national parks and protected areas across Sierra Leone, revealing the country's diverse terrain, from its tropical coastal plains to its mountainous interior regions. Sierra Leone serves as a key geographic entry point for understanding the distribution and context of conservation landscapes within West Africa.

Sierra Leone is a West African country located on the Atlantic coast, bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea to the north and east. The country has a tropical climate and diverse terrain ranging from coastal plains to mountainous interior regions. It was a British colony that gained independence in 1961 and became a republic in 1971. Following a devastating civil war that ended in 2002, Sierra Leone has experienced political stability and economic recovery.

Largest city:Freetown

Currency code:SLE

ISO code:SL

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Capital

Freetown

Area

73,252 km²

Population

8,460,512 (2,023)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

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National Parks in Sierra Leone: Discover Protected Areas and Mapped Geography

Browse a comprehensive list of national parks and protected areas located across Sierra Leone, encompassing its coastal zones, tropical forests, and interior mountainous regions. This country-specific atlas view helps users understand the geographic spread of conservation landscapes and discover individual park details within a crucial West African context.

National parkEastern Province

Gola Rainforest National Park: Sierra Leone's Premier Rainforest Protected Area

Explore mapped boundaries and biodiversity in Eastern Province's vast tropical rainforest.

Gola Rainforest National Park is Sierra Leone's second national park and the largest intact rainforest landscape in the country, located in the Eastern Province. As part of the Upper Guinea Forest biodiversity hotspot, it is renowned for its exceptional wildlife, including western chimpanzees and pygmy hippopotamuses. This protected area's mapped extent covers over 71,000 hectares, contributing significantly to regional conservation and providing a vital natural resource for both wildlife and local communities.

Area: 710.7 km²
Established: 2010
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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National parkSierra Leone

Western Area Peninsula National Park: Sierra Leone's Coastal Rainforest and Watershed Protection

Explore its unique landscape, primate habitat, and mapped protected area.

Western Area Peninsula National Park offers a deep dive into Sierra Leone's remaining coastal rainforest ecosystem, a critical habitat for primates and diverse birdlife. This protected area showcases a landscape of steep, forested hills descending to the Atlantic coast, with rocky headlands providing scenic vistas. Its role in watershed protection and its significance within the Upper Guinea forest zone make it a notable destination for understanding regional conservation and geography through an atlas lens.

IUCN: II

Western Area Peninsula National Park Atlas

National parkSierra Leone

Western Area Peninsula National Park

Area: 183.37 km²
Established: 2012
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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National parkKarene District

Outamba-Kilimi National Park: Sierra Leone National Park and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped natural terrain within Karene District.

Investigate Outamba-Kilimi National Park as a protected area, examining its geographic footprint and significance within Sierra Leone's natural landscapes. This detailed entry provides context on the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to regional geography, serving as a key point for atlas-based exploration of conservation lands in the Karene District.

Area: 1,109 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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Sierra Leone geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Sierra Leone through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone geography and landscape

Sierra Leone is situated on the West African Atlantic coast, occupying a rectangular territory stretching from the Atlantic ocean inland. The country borders Liberia to the southeast and Guinea to the north and east. Terrain includes a coastal plain, the Sierra Leone Peninsula, the mountainous interior around the Loma Mountains, and an eastern plateau region.

Sierra Leone nature and environment

Sierra Leone contains diverse ecosystems including coastal mangrove swamps, tropical rainforests in the interior, and savanna grasslands. The country's natural environment supports various wildlife species, though deforestation and mining activities have impacted some areas.

Sierra Leone climate and seasonal conditions

Sierra Leone has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The coastal areas experience more moderate temperatures while the interior tends to be warmer. Annual rainfall is highest in the coastal and southern regions.

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