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5 juil. 2024 · 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Il y a 3 jours · The Sierra Leone Peninsula, which is the site of Freetown, is a region of thickly wooded mountains that run parallel to the sea for about 25 miles (40 km). The Peninsula Mountains rise from the coastal swamps and reach some 2,900 feet (880 metres) at Picket Hill.
Il y a 1 jour · The two largest mosques in Sierra Leone are the Freetown Central Mosque and the Ghadafi Central Mosque (built by former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi), both located in the capital Freetown. The large majority of Sierra Leonean Christians are Protestant, of which the largest groups are the Wesleyan – Methodists .
19 juin 2024 · Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone and a city of more than 1 million inhabitants, whose population is expected to double in size over the next 20 years. Download the city report. Download the city research brief. Responsible for 30% of the nation’s GDP, Freetown’s urban development trajectory has been marked by colonial ...
Il y a 1 jour · Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and is also the country's largest city. Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the west, and Suriname to the east.
30 juin 2024 · Freetown, Massachusetts, is steeped in history that spans centuries, from its colonial origins to its vibrant present-day community. Situated in Bristol County, Freetown has played a significant role in shaping southeastern Massachusetts’s cultural, economic, and social landscape.
23 juin 2024 · Where to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Sierra Leone's Capital, According to the City's Top Fashion Designer. The under-the-radar capital of Sierra Leone has lively beaches, thought-provoking art,...
