Sierra Leone

Capital:  Freetown

Airports:  Freetown

Currency:  The leone (Le$) is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:    English is the official language.  Regional dialects are in use.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Sierra Leone.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Sierra Leone.

Recommended Reading:  Rough Guide - West Africa

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