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Things you Did not know about Sierra Leone
1. It is one of the world’s biggest producers of diamonds
In 2017, Sierra Leone produced nearly 450 000 carats of diamonds, making it the world’s eighth-biggest producer. Other minerals mined in Sierra Leone include gold, rutile, iron ore, and bauxite. The largest alluvial diamond ever discovered was found in the country in 1972.
2. It was initially a colony for freed slaves
In the late 18th century, Sierra Leone (then called the Province of Freedom) was established as a place for freed slaves from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The new settlers established Freetown, which is today the capital. Descendants of the freed slaves account for only two percent of the population, but they are influential in many facets of the country’s life. Liberia, one of Sierra Leone’s neighbours, was also started as a colony for freed slaves from North America.
3. The country is named after a lion
The country’s name is a corrupted version of “Serra de Leão”, which means “Lioness Mountains” in Portuguese, and describes the unique shape of the hills around Freetown.
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