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  • 09 Jul 2025
  • 2 min read

Source: TH 

Several islands of Sierra Leone are facing imminent submergence due to rising sea levels, marking one of West Africa’s most severe cases of climate-induced displacement. 

Sierra Leone: 

  • Location: Sierra Leone is a tropical country on the southwest coast of West Africa, bordered by Guinea (north and east), Liberia (south), and the Atlantic Ocean (west). 
    • It includes island groups like the Banana and Turtle Islands, known for tourism and cultural significance. 
    • Its capital Freetown is home to one of the world’s largest natural harbours. 

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  • History:  Sierra Leone was colonized in 1787 by formerly enslaved people from England, followed by settlers from Nova Scotia in 1792 and Jamaica in 1800.  
    • Initially managed by the Sierra Leone Company, it became a British crown colony in 1808 and gained independence in 1961. 
  • Geography & Ecology: It features a coastal belt of mangrove swamps, wooded hill country, an upland plateau, and mountains in the east. It has a tropical climate. 
    • The highest mountain peak is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa) and major rivers include the Rokel, Taia, Moa, and Sewa. 
  • Economy: Primarily agrarian, with subsistence farming being the main livelihood. It is also rich in mineral resources such as diamonds, gold, bauxite, and rutile (titanium dioxide). 
  • International Engagement: 
Read More: Coup Attempt in Sierra Leone 
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