Like many of the countries in this region it has been shaped by its history of slavery, conflict, and blood diamonds.
Due to the Covid crisis...it is currently closed to foreigners.
...but this adventure is virtual...so come along...
The country takes its name from the Lion Mountains.
Shown here.
The name translates from Portuguese as lioness mountain.
The area has been inhabited for 2,500 years.
In the 1800's when Britain abolished slavery they established Freetown here...for newly freed slaves. In 1960 Sierra Leone would declare independence from the UK.
Since then they have been engaged in numerous Civil Wars and conflicts.
In 2014 they also incurred Ebola which ravaged a great many of the population.
The temperature stays between 78 degrees and 98 degrees year-round...with a dry and a rainy season.
Currently, we have just entered the dry season...which will last until May.
Homosexuality is considered a crime...and offenders face imprisonment for life.
Tourism is a large source of income today...and beaches, eco-tourism, resorts and shipwrecks are offered.
The best of which is Banana Island.
Offering all the above...and more!
Tour Banana Island
https://youtu.be/rd-HERZLyc0
https://youtu.be/VGs-ufeCYus
https://youtu.be/t58qX3YkKSE
https://youtu.be/Gk-2p3eBv2M
Next time we will explore Guinea.
Until then...
