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Freetown

Capital of Sierra Leone
Freetown is a port city and the capital of Sierra Leone, in West Africa. It’s known for its beaches and historical role in the transatlantic slave trade. The old town’s centuries-old Cotton Tree is a symbol of emancipation. On the waterfront is...
Population: 1.056 million (2015)
Area: 31.46 mi²
Elevation: 26 m (85 ft)
Founded: March 11, 1792