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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Sierra Leone

Another African country that is coming out of a decade long civil war and still recovering. Its wealth in minerals especially gold and diamonds has caused it major turmoil with numerous coups and government changes.

Continent: Africa
Population: 6,440,000
HDI Rank: 180th
Neighbors: North - Guinea, South - Liberia


Tingi Hills

Gola Forest Reserve

Capital, Freetown

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25 comments:

  1. MArkFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    That place looks awesome

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  2. D22 ZoneFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    wow some nice pics man! Thumbs up!

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  3. Bryan AnthonyFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    This is an amazing idea! I will be sure to follow you.

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  4. DwarftallicaFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Wow looks great!

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  5. ScottDFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I would totally set up shop there and pillage its natural resources.

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  6. GFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    great pics - very beautiful country

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  7. edFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    i always think about that kanye song when that place is mentioned

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  8. Aaron M. GipsonFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I knew a guy from here one time, and I can't wait till we start getting to the happier parts of the world!

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  9. Lendo KharFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    The country has such beautiful landscapes, wonder if all this countries are safe to visit for tourists.

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  10. HaraldFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    i've been to kenya and tanzania. would love to go to Sierra Leone though

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  11. EgzFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I love the revolution going on right now

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  12. MattFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    It's kind of amazing how being blessed with national resources can also be a curse.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I learned a lot about this country through Model United Nations. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. frictionFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Diamonds are forever!...

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  15. ebm93February 23, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    They should work more on their tourism, I would like to go there someday.

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  16. Dj DeKuFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I'm leaving to go tomorrow actually

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  17. Outofnames47February 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Nice looking place!

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  18. Bonny DFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I'm looking forward to keeping up with this blog everyday, I hope you can find the time to check mine when I start posting tomorrow.

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  19. Patti D.February 24, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    I think they are pretty screwed over there.

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  20. KingofthemelvinsFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Blood diamonds are, from what I've heard, the best diamonds

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  21. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    good article

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  22. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    looks lovely

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    it would be pretty crazy to visit there. maybe one day

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  24. BruceFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    looks peaceful

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  25. BruceFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    When i think of sierra leone i think of the song lol

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