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SIERRA LEONE FACTS
  • Full name: Republic of Sierra Leone
  • Population: 5.5 million
  • Capital: Freetown
  • Area: 71,740 sq km (27,699 sq miles)
  • Major languages: English, Krio (Creole language derived from English) , Mende, Temne, Susu, Madingo, Koranko, Limba, Kissi, Vai, Yalunka, Fula, Loko, Kono, Sherbro
  • Major religions: Islam, Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 39 years (men), 42 years (women)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Leone = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Diamonds,gold,bauxite,iron ore, palm oil, rutile, cocoa, coffee, fish
  • GNI per capita: US $220 (World Bank, 2006)
  • Internet domain: .sl
  • International dialling code: +232

 

Map of Sierra Leone showing main Towns

 
 
 

 Public Notice

 

With effect from 1 st February 2007, payments for Visas and Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) should be made at any Barclays Bank Branch to the following Account:

Sierra Leone High Commission,

Account No: 10782653,

Sort Code: 20-36-47.

 Payment adivice slip must be submitted with completed Application forms at the High Commission.

NO CASH PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED FOR CONSULAR OR VISA SERVICES.

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