130,725. In 1792 nearly 1,200 persons from Nova Scotia crossed the Atlantic to build the second (and only permanent) Colony of Sierra Leone and the settlement of Freetown on 11 March 1792. Prior to conducting the election, Sierra Leoneans and international stakeholders were involved in a major debate on whether the nation should focus on trying to end the long running civil war, or to conduct elections and hence returning governance back to a civilian-led administration with a multi-party system of parliament that would provide the foundation for long-lasting peace and national prosperity. [121] Sierra Leone is a member of the International Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the US military (as covered under Article 98). The average temperature is 26C (78.8F) and varies from around 26 to 36C (78.8 to 96.8F) during the year. Until 2017, there were only three Sierra Leone provinces, and there were previously fewer districts and chiefdoms as well. The centre of the country is a region of lowland plains, containing forests, bush and farmland,[102] that occupies about 43% of Sierra Leone's land area. Before 2017, this province included the area that is now the North West Province of Sierra Leone. Highlighting the specifics, the report shows that women still make up the majority of Sierra Leones population at three million, eight hundred and twenty thousand, nine hundred and fifty-five (3,820,955) which is 50.6% of the total population. Prior to the arrival of Pedro da Cintra in 1462, Sierra Leones history can be briefly ascribed to its composition of few ethnic groups, prominent amongst these were Limba who already lived in Sierra Leone around the 8th Century and there is no clear evidence about their origin. As a result, Albert Margai became unpopular in the Creole community, many of whom had supported Sir Milton. One of the first ethnic groups to become educated according to Western traditions, they have traditionally been appointed to positions in the civil service, beginning during the colonial years. Graphic maps of the area around 8 33' 36" N, 13 31' 30" W. There are many color schemes to choose from. If you are interested in the answer to the question "How many men and women are there in Bo District, Sierra Leone?" [79] Due to the lack of access to basic education, women are the least prepared when it comes to processing business licences, registering names or contracting. The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone estimated that 77% of Sierra Leone's population are Muslims, 21% are Christians, and 2% are followers of traditional African religion. Its now home to a diverse group of inhabitants and is also where the Bai Bureh Warriors hail from, one of Sierra Leones oldest and most famous football clubs. Highlighting the specifics, the report shows that women still make up the majority of Sierra Leones population at three million, eight hundred and twenty thousand, nine hundred and fifty-five (3,820,955) which is 50.6% of the total population. In total, there are 20 cities in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone operates a floating exchange rate system, and foreign currencies can be exchanged at any of the commercial banks, recognised foreign exchange bureaux and most hotels. The city was established by Lieutenant John Clarkson, African American ex-slaves and free people known as the Nova Scotian Settlers on March 11th, 1792, making Freetown the oldest capital created by African Americans. They predominate in the large town of Koindu and its surrounding areas in Kailahun District. [88] Two thirds of the adult population of the country are illiterate.[212]. [160] This overarching goal has been broken down into smaller goals as well. The Susu and Yalunka kingdom was established in the early fifth seventh century[clarification needed] before the Mali empire, which was extended from Mali, Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry to the northern part of Sierra Leone. The provinces of Sierra Leone are divided into 16 districts, as of July 2017. The AWC- Aberdeen Women's Centre in Freetown, the second busiest hospital in Sierra Leone, delivering up to 3000 babies each year. Hence, the country formally became known as the Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate or simply British Sierra Leone. This condition often drives women into poverty and isolation.[229]. The UN mission was restructured in 2008 and it was decided that the UN Radio would be merged with SLBS to form the new Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). Sierra Leone developed as the educational centre of British West Africa. Bonthe is one of the sixteen districts of Sierra Leone. [157] The use of coal and firewood has also posed environmental concerns as they are both in conflict with the push for more sustainable sources of energy. In Freetown, the Guma Valley Water Company remains in charge of the water supply. A small community of Orthodox Christians resides in the capital Freetown.[207]. [36] Sir Francis Drake reached Sierra Leone on 22 July 1580 as the last stop of his voyage along the west coast of Africa. [55]:34,223255, These Liberated Africans were from many areas of Africa, but principally the west coast. As of 19 October 2014, there had been 3,706 cases of Ebola in Sierra Leone, and 1,259 deaths, including that of the leading physician trying to control the outbreak, Sheik Umar Khan. Upon arrival in Sierra Leone, each recaptive was given a registration number, and information on their physical qualities would be entered into the Register of Liberated Africans. The much smaller Vai and Kru peoples are primarily found in Kailahun and Pujehun Districts near the border with Liberia. The population of all Sierra Leonean cities and urban localities with more than 7.000 inhabitants according to census results. In May 2002, Kabbah was re-elected president by a landslide. [108] There are concerns that heavy logging continues in the Tama-Tonkoli Forest Reserve in the north. [71] In 1953, Sierra Leone was granted local ministerial powers and Margai was elected Chief Minister of Sierra Leone. [209], In Sierra Leone, normally, men are automatically positioned as household heads; and their status does not change if their marital status changes over time. Bambay Kamara was also a strong Momoh loyalist and supporter. When Sierra Leone gained independence in 1961, the Royal Sierra Leone Military Force was created from the Sierra Leone Battalion of the West African Frontier Force. The country's national television network, The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) broadcasts the national football team live match, along with many local radio stations across the country. The pastor while in Sierra Leone police custody apologised to Sierra Leonean Muslims and to the government of Sierra Leone. [217], Medical care is not readily accessible, with doctors and hospitals out of reach for many villagers. [248][249][250][251][252][253] Some subjects are seen as taboo by society and members of the political elite; imprisonment and violence have been used by the political establishment against journalists. Krio is the most widely spoken language across Sierra Leone, spoken by 97% of the country's population. In May 1962, Sierra Leone held its first general election as an independent nation. Colonel Frederic Cardew, military governor of the Protectorate, in 1898 established a new tax on dwellings and demanded that the chiefs use their people to maintain roads. The provincial districts are divided into 186 chiefdoms, which have traditionally been led by paramount chiefs, recognised by the British administration in 1896 at the time of organising the Protectorate of Sierra Leone. By January 2002, the war was declared over. Located in the Northern Province is Makeni city which is the capital of Bombali district and the largest city and economic center in the Province. Statistics Sierra Leone in its report said the country started recording its population in 1963, then numbering two million one hundred and eighty thousand, three hundred and fifty-five (2,180,355). [98] The epidemic occurred as part of the wider Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. The British annexation of the Protectorate interfered with the sovereignty of indigenous chiefs. They primarily occupy the capital city of Freetown and its surrounding Western Area. GTV subsequently went out of business, leaving DStv as the only provider of subscription satellite television in the country. Prior to 2017, the area of the North West Province was included in the Northern Province, and its cumulative area measured 35,936 square kilometers (13,874 square miles). One traditional leader from each district occupies a seat in Sierra Leone's parliament. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. However, the damage and way to deal with the effects of war depends on the gender of the kids. Bo is closely behind Kenema with 10.0%, whilst Western Rural, Kono and Western Area Urban with 8.8%, 8.2%, and 8.1% are third, fourth and fifth respectively. In 2001, the government created a mining community development fund (DACDF), which returns a portion of diamond export taxes to diamond mining communities. Some claim that Magburaka should be included in the above list, but there is considerable difference among sources. Annual production of Sierra Leone's diamond estimates range between US$250 million$300million. There is a huge police presence inside and outside the national stadium during a match between the two great rivals to prevent a clash. Population HUB - this is an accessible statistics of the population of the country, city and any other region. Humphrey J. Fisher (1969), "Elections and Coups in Sierra Leone, 1967". [230] The centre provides free surgery for women suffering from this condition. There is high unemployment, particularly among the youth and ex-combatants. Koroma suspended the constitution, banned demonstrations, shut down all private radio stations in the country and invited the RUF to join the new junta government, with its leader Foday Sankoh as the Vice-Chairman of the new AFRC-RUF coalition junta government. The current president of Sierra Leone is former military junta leader Julius Maada Bio. Falaba District Falaba District is a district in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone. Freetown, a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean, is the biggest and capital city of Sierra Leone. Brooklyn Museum. The Sierra Leone Armed Forces consist of around 15,500 personnel, comprising the largest Sierra Leone Army,[122] the Sierra Leone Navy and the Sierra Leone Air Wing. [48] In 1792, in a move that foreshadowed the women's suffrage movements in Britain, the heads of all households, of which a third were women, were given the right to vote. [20] Lansana was later tried and found guilty of treason, and sentenced to death in 1975. Manga Sewa's father had several wives and dozens of children. Sierra Leone as a country lies between latitude and longitude 12.2 degrees west and 8.5 degrees north respectively. Within days, Freetown was overwhelmed by the presence of the RUF combatants who came to the city in thousands. The Sherbro are virtually all Christians, and their paramount chiefs had a history of intermarriage with British colonists and traders. Different sources give different estimates. One source estimates the population at 14,915,[173] whilst another puts it as high as 85,313. Radio is the most popular and most-trusted media in Sierra Leone, with 85% of people having access to a radio and 72% of people in the country listening to the radio daily. If no candidate gets 55%, there is a second-round runoff between the top two candidates. He also endeavoured to change Sierra Leone from a democracy to a one-party state. With the Eastern Province, this is one of two provinces in the country without a coastline. It has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but participated in the 1994 and 1996 African Cup of Nations. ITV and SATCON are currently operational. 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