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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa that is bordered by Guinea to the northeast, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest. Sierra Leone is a Constitutional Republic with a directly elected president and a Unicameral Legislature. The country has a tropical climate, with a diverse environment ranging from savannah to rainforests. The country covers a total area of 71,740 km and with an estimated population of 6 million.

Located at 8.48444, -13.2344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sierra Leone, Countries in Africa, Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Economic Community of West African States, English-speaking countries and territories, Least Developed Countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the United Nations, Republics, States and territories established in 1961, Commonwealth republics, West African countries

Freetown

Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city in the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political center. The city proper had a population of 772,873 at the 2004 census, As of 2010, the population of Freetown is estimated at 1.2 million.

Located at 8.48444, -13.2344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Capitals in Africa, Freetown, Populated coastal places in Sierra Leone, Populated places established in 1792, Populated places in Sierra Leone, Port cities in Africa, Western Area

Fourah Bay College

Fourah Bay College is a public university in the neighborhood of Mount Aureol in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is the oldest university in West Africa and the first western-style university built in West Africa. http://www. tusol. org/historical It is a constituent college of the University of Sierra Leone and was formerly affiliated with Durham University (1876-1967).

Located at 8.47719, -13.2212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Sierra Leone, Education in Freetown, Educational institutions established in 1827, Fourah Bay College, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Kissy, Sierra Leone

Kissy (formerly Waterloo refugee camp) is a poor neighborhood on the eastern end of the Sierra Leonean capital of Freetown. It is also home to numerous health services, including a United Methodist Church Health and Maternity ward as well as a mental hospital. It is also home to over 500 Liberian refugees.

Located at 8.46667, -13.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Freetown, Populated places in Sierra Leone, Refugee camps, Sierra Leone Liberated African villages

Freetown Central Prison

Freetown Central Prison is a prison on Pademba Road in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The prison was built to house 220 prisoners in the pre-independence era and now holds around 1,000 prisoners. Many prisoners were subject to prolonged stays in holding cells because of a massive backlog in court cases.

Located at 8.48333, -13.2331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Prisons in Sierra Leone, Buildings and structures in Freetown

State House (Sierra Leone)

The State House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Sierra Leone. The building is home to the official office of the President of Sierra Leone. Official receptions, cabinet meeting, meetings with visiting foreign heads of state and international delegations are held at the State House. The State House is located at State Avenue, Tower Hill, in central Freetown.

Located at 8.48672, -13.2339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Freetown, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Official residences, Government buildings completed in 1895, Houses completed in 1895, Governors of Sierra Leone, Presidents of Sierra Leone

Tower Hill (Sierra Leone)

Tower Hill is an affluent neighborhood in central Freetown, Sierra Leone; located just outside the central business district in downtown Freetown. Tower Hill is the seat of government of Sierra Leone, as it is home to the State House, Sierra Leone House of Parliament, the Sierra Leone Ministry of Defence and National Security building, the Bank of Sierra Leone building, The Sierra Leone National Electoral Commission (NEC) building, and several other government buildings.

Located at 8.48294, -13.2337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Institute of Public Administration and Management

The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) is an institute of the University of Sierra Leone. It operates like other constituent colleges of the University of Sierra Leone, under the authority of the University Senate and the University Court. IPAM is in the centre of Freetown at AJ Momoh Street, Tower Hill, close to the British Council, Statistics Sierra Leone, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Fire Force headquarters.

Located at 8.48511, -13.2317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Sierra Leone, Education in Freetown, Association of Commonwealth Universities