| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | SL, SLE (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Sierra Leone |
| Capital city | Freetown |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Population | 8,605,718 (2022) |
| Total area | 71,740 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Bintumani (1,948 m, 6,391 ft) |
| Lowest point | North Atlantic Ocean |
| GDP per capita | $ 627 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Sierra Leonean leone (Le, SLL) |
| Calling code | +232 |
| Internet TLD | .sl |