Sierra Leone location on the Africa map

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This map shows where Sierra Leone is located on the Africa map.

Sierra Leone is a country located on the west coast of Africa. It borders Guinea to the north and northeast, and Liberia to the southeast. The country has direct access to the Atlantic Ocean on its western side.

The total area of Sierra Leone is 27,699 square miles (71,740 square kilometers). The capital and largest city, Freetown, is situated on the western peninsula of the country. Sierra Leone lies between latitudes 7° and 10°N, and longitudes 10° and 14°W.

The nation's geography includes coastal mangrove swamps, wooded hill country, upland plateau, and mountains in the east.