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Sierra Leone Peninsula

peninsula, Sierra Leone
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The Sierra Leone Peninsula is a region of thickly wooded mountains that runs parallel to the sea for about 25 miles (40 km). It is part of Sierra Leone, a country in western Africa bordered by Guinea and Liberia, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital city, Freetown, is located on this peninsula and commands one of the world's largest natural harbours. The peninsula's mountains rise from coastal swamps and reach approximately 2,900 feet (880 meters) at Picket Hill. The name "Sierra Leone" itself, meaning "Lion Mountains," was given by Portuguese explorers in reference to these hills.123

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  1. Sierra Leone: Country Facts
  2. Sierra Leone - Relief
  3. Sierra Leone - Agriculture, forestry, and fishing
  4. Sierra Leone
  5. Freetown

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