Sierra Leone

GDP

Admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:09:59 +0000

Here is a basic breakdown of Sierra Leone’s GDP.

Gives an idea of purchasing power, energy de[pendance, imports, exports etc

GDP - per capita: purchasing power parity - $800 (2005 est.), $500 (1999 est.)

GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 49%
industry: 31%
services: 21% (2001 est.)

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Sierra Leone Currency

Admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:03:16 +0000

The currency of Sierra Leone is the ‘Leone‘

Pictured here is a 10,000 Leone banknote, introduced in 2004.

The currency was introduced in 1964 & each ‘Leone’ is made up of 100 cents.

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Special Court

Admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:57:21 +0000

Sierra Leone is taking bold steps in taking it’s country and people forward.

In particular the Special Court of Sierra Leone is trying to make sure justice is carried out as best as possible. (sc-sl.org)

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Refugee Education Sponsorship Program

Admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:33:46 +0000

We were recently contacted by somebody trying to locate a refugee program in Sierra Leone. We are not sure if these are the correct people, but they certainly seem to help refugee schools and runaways.

By clicking the links, they will take you to the original site this interview is taken from.

From there you will be able to contact them. Good luck nd hope this helps, as it certainly seems like they are doing a great deal to help.

Project Runaway: Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone Tourist Board

Admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:05:31 +0000

Tourism in Sierra Leone, as in other developing countries, has become the most dynamic and fastest growing industry. It is an aggregate of many different industries and services, and is influenced by almost every facet of society.

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Water activities

Admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:07 +0000

Islands/River Estuaries

The sea provides opportunities for sea fishing, aqua sports and sub-aqua diving. There are no reefs and the number of wrecks in the area could provide opportunities for sub-aqua archaeological expeditions.

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Places to Visit

Admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:58:52 +0000

Sierra Leone has an interesting and varied choice of things to see and do. From the historic slave fort of Bunce Island, to the Tacaguma Chimpanzee Sanctuary, natural waterfalls to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world!

HISTORICAL SITE:

The National Monuments and Relics Commission has 18 declared sites to visit.

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Heritage Sites to Visit

Admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:57:23 +0000

The Monuments and Relics Ordinance of 1 June 1947 provides for the Preservation of Ancient, Historical and Natural Monuments, Relics and other objects of Archaeological, Ethnographical, Historical or other scientific interest. The following is a list and brief History of the Proclaimed Monuments and Relics of Sierra Leone. The date of the declaration is shown in brackets.

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Beaches

Admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:54:51 +0000

Beaches

Tourism in Sierra Leone is highly beach oriented. The beach areas of Sierra Leone fall into seven groups:

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Eco Tourism

Admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:53:24 +0000

Eco-Tourism

It is an indisputable fact that wildlife is at a low ebb in Sierra Leone especially in the central area of farming and uncontrolled hunting during the 10 year Civil War, have destroyed much of the habitat and its associated wildlife. The major regions supporting most wildlife species of interest are the forest reserves, Outamba Kilimi National Partk (OKNP) area of Southern Guinea Savanna and some remote mangrove swamps.

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