coastal belt of mangrove swamps, wooded hill country, an upland plateau, mountains in the east[1]
Natural resources
mineral deposits (diamonds, titanium ore, bauxite, iron ore, gold, chromite)[1]
Natural hazards
dry, sand-laden Harmattan winds blow from the Sahara (December to February); sandstorms, dust storms[1]
Environmental issues
rapid population growth; deforestation from increased cattle grazing and agriculture, land degradation and flooding; biodiversity loss; air and water pollution; overfishing[1]
Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa with a North Atlantic Ocean coastline to the west. It lies on the African Plate. The country's main geographical features include wooded hill country, an upland plateau, and mountains in the east. The highest peak is Mount Bintumani, which is 1,948 meters (6,391 ft) above sea level. The coastline has a belt of mangrove swamps. Freetown, the nation's capital city, has one of the world's largest natural harbours.[4] The Rokel River is the largest river in Sierra Leone. It is 400 kilometres (250 mi) long and has a basin with a total area of 10,622 square kilometres (4,101 sq mi).
Sierra Leone is located at approximately 8°30′N12°06′W / 8.5°N 12.1°W / 8.5; -12.1, between the 7th and 10th parallels north of the equator. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and northeast, and Liberia to the south and southeast.[5] The country has a total area of 71,740 km2 (27,699 sq mi), divided into a land area of 71,620 km2 (27,653 sq mi) and water of 120 km2 (46 sq mi).[1]
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