As a country located in Western Africa according to computerannals, Sierra Leone currently ranks 181st out of 189 countries examined in the 2018 report of the UN Development Program for Human Development (Human Development Index: HDI), with a slight upward trend since 2001. Before the civil war, Sierra Leone occupied after a brief positive development… Read More »
Education School lessons The illiteracy rate is estimated at 48.3% for adult men and 65.1% for women (2018). The population of Sierra Leone is very young. Compared to the general population, more young people can read and write. There are state and religious schools in Sierra Leone, a country located in Western Africa according to… Read More »
Sierra Leone Society Proportion of literate adults: 43.2% (2018) Major religions: Islam approx. 77%, Christianity approx. 22% (2015) Urban population: 42% (2017) Life expectancy (female / male): 55/53 years (2018) Gender Inequality Index: 153 of 162 (2018) Number of births: 4.26 / woman (2018) Child mortality (under 5 years): 109 / 1,000 live births (2016)… Read More »
Poverty reduction Community in Freetown Since 2002 the cooperation between Sierra Leone and the International Monetary Fund in the field of combating poverty and structural adjustment programs has intensified. Since May 2001 Sierra Leone is one of the HIPC countries (Heavily Indebted Poor Countries), which are entitled to debt relief under certain conditions. One condition… Read More »
Agriculture It is estimated that around two thirds of the population lives from agriculture and generates around half of the gross domestic product. Most of the agricultural income remains in subsistence farming, which is mostly based on small gardens in which cassava, peanuts as well as vegetables and fruits, often rice, are grown. Chickens and… Read More »
Sadalmelik Apart from the Freetown peninsula with its soaring mountains (Leicester Peak: 567 m), the west consists of a hull area of approx. 150 m high, which is interspersed with individual island mountains. Upstream is the 40-80 km wide coastal lowland with mangrove swamps. In front of it are individual islands, namely the Banana Islands… Read More »
Civil war The problems of the Sierra Leonean state in the decades before the civil war affected society as a whole, but led to severe disadvantages for individual sections of the population. Among other things, this resulted in a landless youth in the city and in the country, as well as unemployed academics and angry… Read More »
Sierra Leone History Independence Day: 04/27/1961 Head of state: Julius Maada Bio Political system: Presidential Democracy Democracy Status Index (BTI): Rank 54 of 137 (2020) Corruption Perceptions Index: Rank 119 of 180 (2019) Ibrahim Index of African Governance: Rank 24 of 54 (2020) History Archaeological finds of prehistoric ceramic shards Archaeological finds show that the… Read More »
As a country located in Western Africa according to transporthint, Sierra Leone is a presidential democracy with a multi-party system. The president is directly elected by the people and is both head of state and head of government. The presidential and parliamentary elections take place simultaneously every five years. Constitution and separation of powers Throughout… Read More »
The 2018 presidency was won by Julius Maada Bio from the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) in the 2nd ballot. He was named Sierra Leone’s new president on April 4th. He replaces Ernest Bai Koroma from the All People’s Congress (APC), who was not allowed to run again after two terms. In terms of party… Read More »
Sierra Leone Population distribution The census at the end of 2015 showed that around 7 million people lived in the country. Around 42% live in cities and 58% in rural areas. According to the 2015 census, 1,050,301 people live in Freetown, but estimates also assume 1.5-2 million if you include the suburbs, and more than… Read More »
Sierra Leone Economy Estimated GDP: $ 3.9 billion (2019) Per capita income (purchasing power parity): $ 1,778 (2019 estimated) Human Development Rank (HDI): 181 (out of 189), 2019 Share of poverty (less than US $ 2 per day): 70% Distribution of income (Gini coefficient): 34 (2011) Economic Transformation Index (BTI): Rank 104 of 136 (2020)… Read More »
As one of 16 countries located in Western Africa according to zipcodesexplorer, Sierra Leone, the West African coastal state, which has been rebuilding and coming to terms with its history since the end of the civil war in 2002, has rich mineral resources and untapped potential in agriculture and fishing. To stabilize the peace, Sierra… Read More »
Meeting in a village There is no single cultural identity in Sierra Leone: Although most people profess Sierra Leone as a nation, they identify with their ethnic group at the same time, without understanding this as a contradiction. Across all ethnic groups, the secret societies and associations in Sierra Leone form another area of cultural… Read More »
Travel, transportation and traffic Since the end of the civil war, travel in the country has basically been possible without restrictions. However, the road conditions are sometimes very bad. Most of the road network consists of unpaved slopes, many of which become impassable in the rainy season. Even in and around the capital, Freetown, the… Read More »
Sierra Leone Everyday life Currency: Sierra Leone Leone (Le) Exchange rate: 12 322 Le per 1 € (03.12.2020) Time zone: UTC Country code (phone): +232 Climate (for capital): Tropical Entry and residence regulations German citizens need a valid visa to enter Sierra Leone, which can be applied for at the Sierra Leone embassy in Berlin.… Read More »
Sierra Leone Overview Official name: Republic of Sierra Leone Area: 71,740 km² Residents: 7.1 million (2015 census) Growth of population: 2.1% (2020 estimate) Seat of government: Freetown Official language: English Regional languages: Krio, Temne, Mende National symbols Flag of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Coat of Arms On April 27, 1961 the flag was introduced… Read More »
IELTS Testing Centres in Sierra Leone In total, there is one test location in Sierra Leone that offer IELTS exams. You can select the one which is closer to you. There are two types of test format available for IELTS exams: paper-based or computer-delivered. For both formats, the Speaking Section is done with a real… Read More »
GRE Testing Locations Decided to take GRE exam? Now it is time to determine where to take the test. This site provides a full list of GRE testing centers in Sierra Leone, among which, you can choose one that is nearest to you. Good news is that the following GRE test locations in Sierra Leone… Read More »
There are 2 high school codes in Sierra Leone today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then type… Read More »
According to the College Board, there are 1 test centers for SAT and SAT Subject Tests in Sierra Leone. Please note that before you register either of the SAT exams, you should choose your test date and test location. Each testing location is affiliated with an educational institution, such as high school, community college, or… Read More »
The revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test is offered in this location. The list below shows testing regions, fees and dates as of February 15, 2019, but availability may change when you register. Fees are shown in US$ and are subject to change without notice. To find the most up-to-date list of available test centers and dates when registration is open, click… Read More »