Freetown
Capital of Sierra Leone
CountrySierra Leone
CapitalFreetown
ContinentAfrica
RegionWestern Africa
LanguageEnglish
Time difference−3 h (UTC+0)
- Cotton Tree
About Freetown
Freetown was founded on the Atlantic coast in the late 18th century for freed slaves.
The Cotton Tree is the city's historic symbol; the nearby beaches and the Tacugama chimpanzee sanctuary are its highlights.
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- CurrencySierra Leonean Leone (1964—2022) (Le)
- Dialling code+232
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