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Neighboring Countries of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone shares land borders with 2 countries: Guinea (794 km) and Liberia (299 km).
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Countries bordering Sierra Leone
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Sierra Leone citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Guinea |
Conakry | Freedom of movement | |
 Liberia |
Monrovia | Freedom of movement |
Guinea accounts for 73% of Sierra Leone's 1,093 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Sierra Leone
Location
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Liberia
Area
71,740 km² — slightly smaller than South Carolina
Terrain
Coastal belt of mangrove swamps, wooded hill country, upland plateau, mountains in east
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid; summer rainy season (May to December); winter dry season (December to April)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Loma Mansa (Bintimani) 1,948 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 279 m.
Natural resources
Diamonds, titanium ore, bauxite, iron ore, gold, chromite
Natural hazards
Dry, sand-laden harmattan winds blow from the Sahara (December to February); sandstorms, dust storms
Good to know
Rainfall along the coast can reach 495 cm (195 in) a year, making it one of the wettest places along coastal western Africa
Neighbours of Sierra Leone's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Côte d'Ivoire
Mali
SenegalAlso with 2 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Equatorial Guinea
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Neighboring countries of Tunisia- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Sierra Leone passport holders
- Sierra Leone visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Sierra Leone
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).