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Sierra Leone! Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Sierra Leone, one of Africa's most interesting countries?

A multiple-choice quiz by hokkyodai. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hokkyodai

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,138

Updated
Feb 07 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3609

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following countries is about the same size as Sierra Leone? Hint

Spain

Republic of Ireland

Vietnam

Denmark

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Question 2 of 10

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

about 1/2 million

about 8 million

about 2 million

about 35 million

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Question 3 of 10

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

Independence town

Freetown

Pearl town

Diamond town

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Question 4 of 10

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

Kabbah

Margai

Vio

Lome

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Question 5 of 10

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

Sierra Dollar

Sierra

Leone

Leone Dollar

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Sierra Leone's major industry? Hint

Oil

Tourism

Trade

Agriculture

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did Sierra Leone become independent? Hint

1808

1992

1986

1961

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many countries border Sierra Leone? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

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

the Pacific Ocean

the Mediterranean Sea

the Indian Ocean

the Atlantic Ocean

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Question 10 of 10

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

Spanish

English

Portuguese

German

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following countries is about the same size as Sierra Leone?

Answer: Republic of Ireland

The area of Sierra Leone is 71,740 sq. km., which is about the same size as Ireland (70,280 sq. km.).

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Answer: the Atlantic Ocean

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

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

Answer: Portuguese

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

Source: Author hokkyodai

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