http://sierra-leone.com Sierra Leone Travel, News, Info, Flights, Blogs Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:25:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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.) http://sierra-leone.com/gdp/ 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. http://sierra-leone.com/sierra-leone-currency/ 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) http://sierra-leone.com/special-court/ 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 ... http://sierra-leone.com/refugee-education-sponsorship-program/ 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. http://sierra-leone.com/sierra-leone-tourist-board/ 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. http://sierra-leone.com/water-activities/ 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 ... http://sierra-leone.com/places-to-visit/  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 ... http://sierra-leone.com/heritage-sites-to-visit/ Beaches Tourism in Sierra Leone is highly beach oriented. The beach areas of Sierra Leone fall into seven groups: http://sierra-leone.com/beaches/ 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 ... http://sierra-leone.com/eco-tourism/