It is bordered by guinea on the north and liberia on the south, with the atlantic ocean on the west. The use of geocoding allows data to be linked to a map. It has been composed to allow readers to gain an accurate and comprehensive range of materials of the economy of sierra leone in the past, the present and the future. Subregional overview of sierra leonean displacement map, english. Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map detailed road map of sierra leone. Large detailed map of sierra leone with cities and towns. The above map is based on satellite images taken on july 2004. The name sierra leone was adapted from the portuguese name for the country. Tethered to a traditional way of life, the islands swing to their own rhythms. This beautiful, remote eightisland archipelago in sierra leone s southwest peninsula is made from soft golden sand, thick shavings of palm fronds, the purest turquoise water, and, quite frankly, dreams. Sierra leone is rated as one of the worlds top diamond producing countries. Maps of sierra leone, sierra leone district maps, editable. The product that earns maximum amount of foreign exchange for the country is minerals.
Sierra leone map geography of sierra leone map of sierra. Aug 04, 2017 the new map, launched last weekend, also saw the creation of two new districts and a new region. See kenema photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of kenema in sierra leone. Sierra leone has a largely traditional economy in which the majority of the population engages in subsistence agriculture, and direct government involvement in economic activity limits private sector development. Sierra leone history slideshow video of historic photos. The republic of sierra leone is a country in west africa. From 1978 to 1985, sierra leone was a oneparty state in which stevens apc was the only legal political party in the country. Collaboration with statistics sierra leone for technical and operational assistance in. Each individual map is available for free in pdf format. The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the united nations. Satellite map shows the earths surface as it really looks like. Most of the towns and villages mentioned in the text are included on the maps. The republic of sierra leone is a nation that lies in the west africa. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out.
On 19 april 1971, siaka stevens government abolished sierra leone s parliamentary government system and declared sierra leone a presidential republic. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in sierra leone. Sierra leones mineral and metal production statistics for 2010 is as follows. The sierra leone political powerpoint map is the administrative district map with 12 districts and 2 areas. Located on the western coast of africa, sierra leone contains four distinct regions. Shop for sierra leone art from the worlds greatest living artists. Sierra leone covers an area of 71,740 km, approximately the. Rdf, the government of sierra leone or any mentioned parties are not liable for damages of. Map of sierra leone showing bo district study population. Central intelligence agency unless otherwise indicated. Sierra leone is located in western africa on the coast of the atlantic ocean bordered by liberia and guinea. For more detailed maps based on newer satellite and aerial images switch to a detailed map view. Highest peak is loma mansa rising to 1948 meters above sea level.
It is bordered by liberia to the southeast and guinea to the northeast. Free sierra leone map black and white map of sierra. Sierra leone web historic maps of sierra leone, from the. Sierra leone physical features sierra leone is located in western africa on the coast of the atlantic ocean bordered by liberia and guinea. Pdf the start of food selfsecurity programme in sierra leone since 2002. All sierra leone artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra leone part 1 this section of the csls data base will contain some duplication. The original portuguese name, serra lyoa lion mountains, referred to the range of hills that surrounds the harbour. The potential for tourism is vast, but largely unrealised. Sierra leone, a country located in west africa, has a land area that. It has been composed to allow readers to gain an accurate and comprehensive range of materials of the economy of sierra leone. Ocha, esri, uncs, government of sierra leone feedback. This satellite map of sierra leone is meant for illustration purposes only. The constitution of 1971 made sierra leone a republic within the commonwealth.
Sierra leone political 2005 702k and pdf format 719k. Pdf in the event of natural disasters, sierra leone like any other country loses lives as well. Detailed clear large road map of sierra leone ezilon maps. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. National geographics latest travel stories about sierra leone travel. Sierra leone is located on the west african coast between 7 and 10 0 n latitude and 10 and 140 w longitude. Adoption of the constitution of 1978 created a oneparty republic based on the all peoples congress. Just download it, open it in a program that can display pdf files, and print. Map of sierra leone districts you can easily create a map of sierra leone districts using mapline. Look for places and addresses in sierra leone with our street and route map. The population of the districts and chiefdoms of sierra leone. The engraving was printed in antoine francois prevosts lhistoire generale des voyages in paris in the 1750s. This place is situated in kenema, eastern, sierra leone, its geographical coordinates are 8 18 0 north, 11 11 0 west and its original name with diacritics is kenema.
Inside the war includes nine maps that show areas of fighting and movements of fighters. Sierra leone has unveiled a new map showing the latest geographical boundaries in the country. Sierra leone covers an area of 71,740 km, approximately. Sierra leone shaded relief 2005 716k and pdf format 712k. Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra.
Map of sierra leone michelin sierra leone map viamichelin. Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions. You can pay using your paypal account or credit card. Sierra leone country report 5 chapter 1 introduction to sierra leone and its agricultural sector 1. Sierra leone maps perrycastaneda map collection ut. Sierra leone covers an area of 71,740 km, approximately the size of ireland. Sierra leone is a member of the economic community of west african states ecowas. Most of the deamalgamated chiefdoms are found in the northern region. Find any address on the map of sierra leone or calculate your itinerary to and from sierra leone, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in sierra leone.
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Centre of sierra leone studies the economy of sierra leone. If you are interested in sierra leone and the geography of africa our large laminated map of africa might be just what you need. Pdf geological context and statistical assessment of the impacts. Major rivers are rokel, jong, sewa, great and little scarcies, moa and moro, all emptying to the. Rdf, the government of sierra leone or any mentioned parties are not liable for damages of any kind related to the use of this data. This map shows administrative divisions in sierra leone. Detailed clear large road map of sierra leone with road routes from cities to towns, road intersections to provinces and perfectures. The country has a total area of 71,740 km 2 27,699 sq mi, divided into a land area of 71,620 km 2 27,653 sq mi and water of 120. National geographics latest travel stories about sierra leone. It borders guinea in the north and northeast, and liberia in the east and southeast. This beautiful, remote eightisland archipelago in sierra leones southwest peninsula is made from soft golden sand, thick shavings of palm fronds, the purest turquoise water, and, quite frankly, dreams. Volume 3 national electoral commission of sierra leone. Bonthe is a coastal town located on sherbro island in bonthe district in the southern province of sierra leone.
Bombali district, koinadugu district, port loko district, tonkolili district, kambia district, kenema district, kono district, kailahun district, bo district, bonthe district, pujehun district, moyamba district, western area urban district. Sierra leone is bordered by guinea to the north and northeast, liberia to the south and southeast, and the atlantic ocean to the west. Click on the map to enlarge and save right click, save image as. Sierra leones golden jubilee a pdf copy of the book printed for sierra leones golden jubilee. The chieftaincy in sierra leone was established in 1896, when governor cardew transformed society by empowering a set of paramount chiefs as the sole authority of local government in the newly created sierra leone protectorate. Sierra leone has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savanna to rainforests, and a. It is a large political map of africa that also shows many of the continents physical features in color or shaded relief. Administrative map of freetown western urban creation date. Army map service in pdf format, then you have come on to the faithful site. The country also produces mineral commodities such as cement and ilmenite. Find information about weather, road conditions, routes with driving directions, places and things to do in your destination. The provinces and districts of sierra leone as well as all cities and urban localities with more than 7,000 inhabitants. The republic of sierra leone is located on the west coast of africa, between latitudes 7 and 10 north and longitudes 10. The population of the wards of freetown western area urban.
Sierra leone now has 190 chiefdoms and a new national map august 2, 2017 president ernest bai koroma has formally declared 41 deamalgamated chiefdoms independent and subsequently installed regent chiefs to superintend over the new chiefdoms until paramount chiefs are duly elected. Sierra leone sierra leone is on the west coast of africa. Sierra leone population statistics in maps and charts. Sierra leone map of cities in sierra leone mapquest. The currency of sierra leone is known as leone and the bank of sierra leone is its central banking institution.
Early 16th century german map showing sierra leone and the sherbro estuary. Sierra leone was the 10 th largest producer of diamond and the third largest producer of rutile in the world in 2010. A pdf copy of the book printed for sierra leones golden jubilee. The landscape is characterized by mangrove swamps on the coastline, plateaus and mountains in the northeast of the country. Sierra leone finally achieved independence from great britain in 1961, and sir milton margai was elected the countrys first prime minister after sir miltons unexpected death in 1964, the parliament appointed his halfbrother, sir albert margai as prime minister, and the country shifted to an increasingly authoritarian era of ruling. Tourists are starting to return after the end of the civil war in 2002, and tour operators are looking closely at what the country has to offer. A pdf copy published for sierra leones 55th independence anniversary. Some 41 deamalgamated chiefdoms have been created adding to the current 149, in a move the government has said is meant to right a historical wrong. Sierra leone now has 190 chiefdoms and a new national map. We presented full variant of this book in epub, txt, pdf, djvu, doc forms.
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