Sierra Leone Tourist Board
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.
Culture
HISTORY AND ETHNIC RELATIONS Archaeological evidence suggests that people have occupied Sierra Leone for at least twenty-five hundred years,
and early migrations, expeditions, and wars gave the country its diverse cultural and ethnic mosaic. Traders and missionaries, especially from the north, were instrumental in spreading knowledge of tools, education, and Islam. Read the story »
Sierra Leone Climate and Weather
Sierra Leone experiences a hot and humid tropical climate with a wet and dry season.
The summer rainy season is between May and October with most rain falling in July and August. Temperatures average 86°F (30°C) throughout the year with night time temperatures hovering around 75°F (24°C). Read the story »
Politics
Sierra Leone is taking bold steps in taking it’s country and people forward. In particular the Special Court of Sierra Leone...
We were recently contacted by somebody trying to locate a refugee program in Sierra Leone. We are not sure if these are the correct...
Deputy minister of internal affairs, local government and rural development Kalilu Kalokoh Tuesday said that collaborators of those...
Economy
Here is a basic breakdown of Sierra Leone’s GDP. Gives an idea of purchasing power, energy de[pendance, imports, exports etc GDP...
The currency of Sierra Leone is the ‘Leone‘ Pictured here is a 10,000 Leone banknote, introduced in 2004. The currency...
Celtel International has directed Celtel Africa to launch an initial public offering (IPO) to international and local investors. Celtel...
Other Headlines
Big FindThe 203 carat Millennium Star is the second biggest flawless diamond. The newly found stone could produce a stone even bigger. From...
Diamond ExplorationMining is one of Sierra Leone’s most important industries and diamond are one of the country’s main exports. In June 2003,...
Blood DiamondsSierra Leone is rich in diamonds. The trade in illicit gems, known as “blood diamonds”, funded conflicts, & perpetuated...
