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Freetown
capital of Sierra Leone / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Freetown is the capital city of the African country of Sierra Leone. With a population of 951,000 people, it is the largest city in that country.[1] The city is a port on the Freetown Peninsula on the Atlantic coast. The port is a very important part of the economy of Freetown. It handles the main exports of the country. Industries include fish, rice, petroleum, and making cigarettes.
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Freetown, Sierra Leone | |
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![]() View of central Freetown and the famous Cotton Tree | |
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Coordinates: 8°29′4″N 13°14′4″W | |
Country | Sierra Leone |
Region | Western Area |
District | Western Area Urban District |
Founded | March 11th, 1792 |
Government | |
• Type | City council |
• Mayor | Herbert George-Williams (APC) |
Area | |
• Total | 138 sq mi (357 km2) |
Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) |
Population (2004) | |
• Total | 772,873 |
Time zone | Greenwich Mean Time |
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