Country Information
| Sovereign State | Yes |
| Country Codes | SL, SLE, 694 |
| Official Name | Republic of Sierra Leone |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Freetown |
| Government Type | Presidential Representative Democratic Republic |
| Currency | Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) |
| Calling Code | +232 |
| Member Of | United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Population | Approximately 7.9 million |
| Total Area | 71,740 km² |
| Highest Point | Loma Mansa (Bintimani) (1,948 meters, 6,391 feet) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean (0 meters, 0 feet) |
| GDP Per Capita | USD 504 |
| Life Expectancy | 55 years |
| Internet TLD | .sl |
Sierra Leone National Anthem
High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free
High we exalt thee, realm of the free;
Great is the love we have for thee;
Firmly united ever we stand,
Singing thy praise, O native land.
Flags of Neighboring Countries
History of the Sierra Leone Flag
The national flag of Sierra Leone was officially adopted on April 27, 1961, coinciding with the country’s independence from Britain. The flag is a tricolor of green, white, and blue horizontal stripes.
The green stripe at the top represents the country’s agriculture, natural resources, and mountains. The white middle stripe symbolizes unity and justice. The blue stripe at the bottom represents the natural harbor in Freetown, the capital city, and symbolizes the hope of contributing to world peace through the use of this harbor.
The flag’s design, with its distinct colors and layout, was chosen to reflect Sierra Leone’s identity as an independent nation. The use of these colors also represents the country’s vision for peace and prosperity post-independence. It was a significant change from the colonial flags used during British rule, symbolizing a new national identity.
The Sierra Leone flag is a source of pride for its people and is a symbol of their aspirations and hopes for the future. It is used in a variety of settings, both domestically and internationally, to represent the nation. The flag embodies the spirit of Sierra Leone, its rich natural resources, and its desire for unity and peace in the world.