Sierra Leone Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Sierra Leone |
| Common Name | Sierra Leone – /siˌɛɹ.ə liˈoʊn/ |
| Nationality | Sierra Leonean(s) – noun, Sierra Leonean – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1961 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 4 provinces and 1 area |
| Total Population | 8.9 million (#100) with 44.3% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Freetown (capital city) |
| Major Languages | English (official, limited to literate minority), Mende, Temne, Krio |
| Electricity Access | 27.4% of total population |
| Internet Access | 12.7% of total population |
| Currency | Leones (SLL) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $13.6 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $1,600 (#218) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 71,740 sq km / 27,699 sq mi (#119) with 0.2% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Western Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Guinea, Liberia |
| Bordering Water Bodies | North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free”