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General Information:
The capital city of Sierra Leone Freetown lies on the Freetown peninsula on the Atlantic coast region in western Africa. Previously it was a settlement inhabited by the slaves from England, Canada and other European countries. According to the historical records the city was founded by the slaves from Nova Scotia. Britain exercised its control on Freetown by maintaining a naval base during the World War II. Today Freetown is a modern port city and the chief administrative, economic and industrial center of Sierra Leone. The population of the city is approximately 200000. With a large number of restaurants and plethora of wine bars and clubs the nightlife in the city is really vibrant. The landscape is mountainous with breathtaking scenic views. The climate is tropical characterized by hot and humid weather conditions.
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Tourist Attractions:
The Sierra Leone Museum with fantastic archaeological displays like Ruiter Stone, nomoli and statue of Bai Bureh is a notable tourist spot of Freetown. The Cotton tree planted during the colonial era (1787) still stands in its good old manner welcoming people outside the museum. St John's Maroon Church, Slave Gate, St George's, Foulah Town Mosque, Government Wharf and 'King's Yard' and Fourah Bay College, the oldest university in West Africa are other notable places of visit. Bunce Island one of the first slave trading centers of West Africa can be reached by ferries from the Rokel River
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Transportation:
Lungi International Airport located in Freetown is the major airport of Sierra Leone. Many international and national airlines operate to and from this airport.
Bush taxis and poda-podas or minibuses are popular local transports connecting major parts of the city.
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Shopping:
Freetown provides excellent shopping options with variety of markets. King Jimmy Market and Government Wharf Market are popular for sales of general goods like fruits vegetables and fish. Big Market or Basket Market attracts tourists with its handmade crafts, mystical materials and baskets. Victoria Park Market is the best market of designer clothes for men and women.
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Hotels:
Hotel Kimbima off the Cape Road on Bintumani Drive is a wonderful hotel offering exotic vistas of the Sierra Leone River and the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Sierra Hotel on the Cape Road Aberdeen is an exquisite beach hotel with modern amenities like swimming pools, tennis, and air conditioning and mini bars. Paramount Hotel, Hotel Bintumani and Brooksfield Hotel are other renowned hotels of Freetown.
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