Research Paper On Sierra Leone

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I have honestly never heard of Sierra Leone before. The country of Sierra Leone is located West Africa. Sierra Leone has a tropical climate with a diverse environment ranging from savannah to tropical rainforests. The total area of this country is estimated 27,699 square miles. The estimated population is six million people with about sixteen ethnic groups; the most popular ethnic groups are the Temne and the Mende people. The most spoken languages in Sierra Leone are English and it is consumed mostly of Muslims. This country relies on mining, especially diamonds, but still seventy percent of civilians live in

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