Sierra Leone
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 71,740 km²
- Capital
- Freetown
- ISO
- SL
What the flag means
Green is said to stand for farming and the country’s rich natural features such as its mountains, and white for unity and justice. This tricolor was adopted at independence in 1961.
Fun facts
- FlagThe blue on Sierra Leone’s flag represents the natural harbor of its capital, Freetown.
- CultureThe name Sierra Leone comes from Portuguese words meaning “lion mountains”.
- CultureFreetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, was founded in the 18th century as a settlement for freed former slaves.
- GeographyOff the coast of Sierra Leone lies a group of islands called the Banana Islands.
