Living Conditions In Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone is made up of some very harsh conditions in their country. The living conditions in this country are some of the worst in the world. The conditions, such as the housing, has not progressed in recent years. In fact, the so-called traditional house in Sierra leone is a clay and earth structure with a thatch roof (Henry). The houses are either round or rectangular with a veranda and two to three interior rooms (Henry). The kitchen is most often located outside of the house where the three stones to cook with are consider to be the woman's kitchen. Rice is almost consumed at every meal by the people and when they are not eating rice they might be having different fruits, seafoods, potatoes, or cassava (Henry). A delicacy for the people

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