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Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone. The population of Freetown was 1,055,964 at the 2015 census.
Gaze across the colourful rooftops of Freetown, the lush forest of the Western Area Peninsula National Park and all the way to the warm waters of the Sierra Leone River Estuary from the stunning vantage point that is Leicester Peak.
Freetown, capital, chief port, and largest city of Sierra Leone, on the rocky Sierra Leone Peninsula, at the seaward tip of a range of wooded hills, which were named Serra Leôa (“Lion Mountains”) by the Portuguese navigator Pedro de Sintra when he explored the West African coast in 1462.
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, and a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Freetown is the hub of the nation's administrative, financial, educational, communications, cultural, and economic center.
First settled in the 18th century by freed slaves from America, Nova Scotia and Great Britain, Freetown is a thriving cultural capital on the Atlantic coast of Sierra Leone.
Dec 8, 2021 · As the capital of the country, Freetown offers a great range of attractions – from museums to wildlife sanctuaries; from fabulous beaches to a lively restaurant and bar scene, the city really has it all. To discover the best attractions in Freetown, continue reading!
Everything you need to plan a trip to Freetown Sierra Leone including where to stay, what to see and do, and even a few places to eat!
In 1792, Freetown became one of Britain’s first colonies in West Africa. It is the largest city and also capital of Sierra Leone lying on the peninsula near the Atlantic coast and hosts the third largest natural harbour in the world – Elizabeth II Quay.
Apr 5, 2024 · Learn about Sierra Leone’s dark past with a day trip to Bunce Island, located a short boat ride from Freetown. This island served as a major trading post during the transatlantic slave trade, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
23 Things to Know Before you Go to Freetown, Sierra Leone. How to get around, how to dress, and how to eat mangoes: a guide to Sierra Leone’s capital city. Arrive by sea. Lungi International, Freetown’s airport, is across a sea estuary from Freetown. You can go the long way round over land, but the quickest and safest airport transfer is by ...
