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Sierra Leone Realm of the Free
  Sierra Leone: Realm of the Free   best quiz  
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 10 Qns
Such is the claim of the national anthem of the Republic of Sierra Leone, "High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free". It hasn't always been an accurate description of the country, but it is an admirable aim.
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Sep 27 25
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Sep 27 25
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Sierra Leone The Athens of West Africa
  Sierra Leone - The Athens of West Africa   great trivia quiz  
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 10 Qns
Home to West Africa's oldest university, Sierra Leone has earned itself the nickname "The Athens of West Africa". What the country lacks in size it makes up for in its charming white sandy beaches. What else do you know about this tiny African nation?
Easier, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Feb 13 21
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Feb 13 21
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  Sierra Leone!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about Sierra Leone, one of Africa's most interesting countries?
Average, 10 Qns, hokkyodai, Feb 07 23
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Feb 07 23
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  The Republic of Sierra Leone    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A former British colony, Sierra Leone is predominantly Muslim but with a significant Christian minority. It is ranked as one of the world's most religiously tolerant nations.
Tough, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jun 16 13
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Sierra Leone Trivia Questions
1. With an area of 27,700 square miles, Sierra Leone is slightly larger than the US state of West Virginia. To which European Union member state is it of comparable size?

From Quiz The Republic of Sierra Leone

Answer: Ireland

With an area of 27,133 square miles, Ireland is only slightly smaller than Sierra Leone. Of the alternatives, Denmark (at 16,639 square miles) is barely more than half the size of Sierra Leone. Belgium (11,787 sq miles) is even smaller and would fit comfortably twice inside Sierra Leone. By contrast, Greece (at 50,960 sq miles) is almost big enough to hold Sierra Leone twice over.

2. What is the population of Sierra Leone in the early 2020s?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: about 8 million

The population is about the same as Libya's. It is ranked 103rd among the world's countries.

3. What is the name of Sierra Leone's capital city?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: Freetown

The name of the capital reflects the country's history as a refuge for freed slaves.

4. Who was Sierra Leone's first prime minister?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: Margai

Sir Milton Margai was the country's first prime minister after Sierra Leone achieved independence from Great Britain. He ruled from 1961 to 1964.

5. What is the name of the currency used in Sierra Leone?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: Leone

The Leone replaced the British West African pound as the nation's currency in 1964.

6. What is Sierra Leone's major industry?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: Agriculture

Sierra Leone's economy derives over 40% of its revenue from agriculture (2014 figures) while mining, including diamond mining, contributed about 25%. There are a number of diamond mines in the country. The 2006 film "Blood Diamond" takes place in Sierra Leone, and shows the connections between the country's bloody civil war and the diamond mining industry.

7. When did Sierra Leone become independent?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: 1961

Sierra Leone became independent from Great Britain on April 27th, 1961. Other West African countries, such as Ghana and Nigeria, achieved independence at about the same time.

8. How many countries border Sierra Leone?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: 2

The country's northern/northeastern border is formed with Guinea, and its southern/southeastern border with Liberia.

9. What body of water lies to the west of Sierra Leone?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: the Atlantic Ocean

Sierra Leone is located on the Atlantic Ocean. There are many beautiful beaches in the country.

10. What is the nickname of the Sierra Leone football team?

From Quiz The Republic of Sierra Leone

Answer: Stars

The Sierra Leone football team plays under the competitively unimaginative name of the Leone Stars. They achieved their best results in the African Cup of Nations in 1994 and 1996 -- these are the only two occasions on which they have qualified for the final stages of the tournament, and in both years they were eliminated in the first round. The alternatives are all nicknames used by African teams: the Seychelles team are the Pirates, the Sparrowhawks are from Togo, and the Cranes represent Uganda.

11. From which language does the name "Sierra Leone" originate?

From Quiz Sierra Leone!

Answer: Portuguese

The name of a country comes from "Serra Leao," meaning "Lion Mountain Range" in Portuguese.

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