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   Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, founded in 1792 by former slaves from North America. It is a major port city with a diverse population, a rich cultural heritage, and a troubled past of civil war and Ebola outbreak.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › FreetownFreetown | Sierra Leone, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 21, 2024 · Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, founded in 1787 as a haven for freed slaves. Learn about its location, harbour, economy, culture, and attractions from Britannica's editors and contributors.

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   Discover Freetown, the vibrant capital of Sierra Leone, with its rich history, culture and natural beauty. Learn about its slave trade and colonial past, its landmarks, attractions and how to get there and around.

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   Where is Freetown in Sierra Leone?

   • Freetown View of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. Freetown, capital, chief port, and largest city of Sierra Leone, on the rocky Sierra Leone Peninsula, at the seaward tip of a range of wooded hills, which were named Serra Leôa (“Lion Mountains”) by the Portuguese navigator Pedro de Sintra when he explored the West African coast in 1462.

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   What to do in Freetown Sierra Leone?

   • First in on this list of top things to do in Freetown it’s visit Sierra Leone’s National Railway Museum. Located in the east of the capital, this small, but cute museum is a must-visit thanks to its enthusiastic staff and the fascinating story it tells of the city’s former railway line.

   Top 15 Things to Do in Freetown, Sierra Leone

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   When did Freetown become a city?

   • In 1821 Freetown became the seat of government for all of Great Britain’s West African possessions, a position it retained (with slight changes) until 1874. Freetown, incorporated as a municipality in 1893, became the country’s capital in 1961. Freetown Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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   What is the most popular sport in Freetown?

   • Like the rest of Sierra Leone, football is the most popular sport in Freetown. The Sierra Leone national football team, popularly known as the Leone Stars plays all their home games at Freetown's National Stadium, the largest stadium in Sierra Leone.

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   What is Freetown known for?

   • Down by the Naval Wharf are slave steps carved out of stone. Before Freetown was established, this was where the Portuguese slave traders transported Africans as slaves to ships. Freetown is home to Fourah Bay College, the oldest university in West Africa, founded in 1827. The university played a key role in Sierra Leone's colonial history.

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   What is the climate like in Freetown Sierra Leone?

   • The West End neighbourhood of Hill Station is home to the State Lodge, the official residence of the president of Sierra Leone. Like the rest of Sierra Leone, Freetown has a tropical climate with a rainy season from May through November; the balance of the year represents the dry season.

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6. roadsandkingdoms.com › 2018 › know-before-you-go-to23 Things to Know Before you Go to Freetown, Sierra Leone

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   • Arrive by sea. Lungi International, Freetown’s airport, is across a sea estuary from Freetown. You can go the long way round over land, but the quickest and safest airport transfer is by boat.
   • Find your bearings with the Cotton Tree. In Freetown’s center stands a huge tree, around which early settlers gathered to give thanks on their arrival.
   • Know your seasons. Avoid Freetown in August, when the city receives a deluge of rain, causing widespread flooding. In 2017, a mudslide claimed the lives of over 1,000 residents.
   • Learn the language of mangoes. In April and May, mangoes are sold individually or in heaps, on street pavements or from the heads of roving vendors. The mangoes come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, and they grow everywhere, some starting off as discarded seeds.

7. www.visitsierraleone.org › freetownFreetown - Capital of Sierra Leone - Explore Freedom!

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   Learn about the history and culture of Freetown, the city where freed slaves returned to Sierra Leone in 1787. Discover its landmarks, markets, beaches, and Creole architecture.

8. www.bigworldsmallpockets.com › things-to-do-freetownTop 15 Things to Do in Freetown, Sierra Leone - Big World ...

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   Apr 7, 2023 · The capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown, has a surprising number of great things to do and I’m going to bring you my pick of the bunch.

9. www.mommytravels.net › freetown-sierra-leoneFreetown, Sierra Leone Travel Guide: An Adventure for the ...

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   Everything you need to plan a trip to Freetown Sierra Leone including where to stay, what to see and do, and even a few places to eat!