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Full country name: United Republic of Sierra Leone
Area: 71,740 sq km
Population: 5.4 million
Capital city: Freetown
People: 90% native African (over 18 tribes), 10% Creole
Languages: English, Krio, Mende, Limba and Temne
Religion: 60% Muslim, 30% indigenous beliefs, 10% Christian
Government: Democracy
President: Ahmad Tejan Kabbah
GDP: US$2.7 billion
GDP per head: US$510
Inflation: 15%
Major industries: Tobacco, sugar, sisal, diamond and gold mining, oil refining, cement, tourism
Major trading partners: U.K., U.S., Italy, Nigeria
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