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Sierra Leone; officially: the Republic of Sierra Leone whose name is aopted from the Portuguese name for the country: Serra Leoa (literally 'Lion Mountains') gained independence from Britain on April 27th, 1961. The capital Freetown was founded in 1787 by the Sierra Leone Company as a home for enslaved Africans who had fought for the British in the American Revolutionary War. In 1808, Freetown became a British Crown Colony, and in 1896, the interior of the country became a British Protectorate. From 1991 to 2002, Sierra Leone suffered greatly under the devastating effects of rebel activities, which were stopped by UN and British forces disarming 17,000 militia and rebels. Sierra Leone has been at peace since 2002. The population of Sierra Leone comprises about sixteen ethnic groups; each with its own language and costume, the two largest of these being the Mende, and Temne, each comprises 30% of the population. The Mende predominate in the Southern Province, and in Kailahun District in the Eastern Province; the Temne likewise predominate in the Northern Province. The third largest ethnic group is the Limba, representing about 9.5% of the population. Like the Temne, the Limba primarily live in the Northern Province. The fourth largest ethnic group is the Kono, comprises 7.8% of the population. The Kono are mostly found in the diamond-rich Kono District in the Eastern Province. The Krio (descendants of freed slaves from the West Indies, North America, and Britain landed in Freetown between 1787 and about 1855) make up 3% of the population but their language is widely spoken throughout the Country. Most Krios live in Freetown, the nation's capital. 60% of the Sierra Leonian population are Muslim; 30% are Christian whilst 10% adhere to their native religions and faiths. Sierra Leone is a coastal country with numerous rivers. As such fish is an important part of the diet, as are native carbohydrate sources such as cassava, yams, plantains, bananas, red palm oil and peanuts. Citrus fruit are grown in plantations and are an important part of the diet. The staple of the Sierra Leonean meals is rice, which is mostly combined with light or thick soups, stews or various kinds of meat. A typical stew includes dried fish, meat, vegetables, chillies and greens. Locally produced cocoa is often used in the country's desserts and drinks. |
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