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Sierra Leone River
Sierra Leone River Estuary
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Atlantic Ocean
 • coordinates
8°30′14″N 13°11′10″W / 8.504°N 13.186°W / 8.504; -13.186
Length25 mi (40 km)
Ramsar Wetland
Official nameSierra Leone River Estuary
Designated13 December 1999
Reference no.1014[1]

The Sierra Leone River is a river estuary on the Atlantic Ocean in Western Sierra Leone. It is formed by the Bankasoka River and Rokel River and is between 4 and 10 miles wide (6–16 km) and 25 miles (40 km) long. It holds the major ports of Queen Elizabeth II Quay and Pepel. The estuary is also important for shipping. It is the largest natural harbour in the African continent. Several islands, including Tasso Island (the largest), Tombo Island, and the historically important Bunce Island, are located in the estuary.[2]

  1. ^ "Sierra Leone River Estuary". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Sierra Leone River" britannica.com

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