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    Sierra Leone

    Sierra Leone at a glance

    Capital city

    Freetown

    Population

    8.6 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $750/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 54/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.90/5 — rank 66/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English

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    People & culture

    Culturally, the nation is defined by its extraordinary religious tolerance and the warmth of its people. Living here means embracing a slower, community-focused pace where neighbors quickly become family.