SIERRA LEONE FACTS

Population: 5 million

Capital: Freetown

Major languages: English, Krio (a Creole language
derived from English) and a range of African languages

Major religions: Islam, indigenous beliefs, Christianity

Life expectancy: 41 years (men), 45 years (women)

Monetary unit: 1 Leone = 100 cents

Main exports: Diamonds, rutile, cocoa, coffee, fish

Average annual income: US $130