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Pedro de Sintra, also known as Pero de Sintra, Pedro da Cintra or Pedro da Sintra, was a Portuguese explorer. [1] He was among the first Europeans to explore the West African coast. Around 1462 his expedition reached what is now Sierra Leone and named it. Although according to professor C. Magbaily Fyle this could have possibly been a ...
rous continent, the names of European settlements; centres ofspreading civiliza tion, wholesome as thewell-springs in her own parched and desolate deserts. The CapeofGoodHope,CapeCoast,andthen the American Liberia, Sierra Leone, the Gambia, and the French Goree, and Al giers, maybe regarded as so manybright points for the wide radiation of know
Jan 25, 2023 · 6. English is widely spoken. You don’t need to learn other languages to travel around Sierra Leone – English is the official language, and widely spoken across the country. However, the language you’ll hear most around the country is Krio, a Creole language based on English, with elements of French and Portuguese. 7.
About the AuthorLatest PostsBimbola Carrol is the founder and CEO of Visit Sierra Leone (VSL TRAVEL), a prominent destination management company in Sierra Leone. He has played a key role in promoting Sierra Leone as an up-and-coming tourist spot and fostering sustainable tourism, contributing to the country’s economy, culture, and environment.
Aug 1, 2023 · David DiGregorio. Despite its myriad uphill battles, 2023 marks Sierra Leone’s first real attempt to reopen itself to tourism in decades. A new airport—the first since British colonizers built ...
Aug 9, 2023 · Between November and January, the weather in Sierra Leone is largely dry and sunny, with maximum daytime temperatures hovering between 30-32°C (86-90°F), and decreasing to 20-24°C (68-75°F) during the night. The skies are usually clear and the sun shines high in the sky – it’s the ideal time to visit to enjoy the beaches, see wildlife ...
Apr 25, 2024 · On April 27th, 2024, Sierra Leone as a nation turns 63. Celebrations across the country to mark Independence Day have become a usual tradition. There is nothing bad with fellow Sierra Leoneans celebrating Independence. After all, our colonial era began with the British Crown Colony establishment in 1808 and annexation of the entire country ...
