Sierra Leone is located on the coast of West Africa, between Guinea and Liberia. Physically, it is about the size of South Carolina, but it is home to nearly twenty different ethnic groups. Although each group has its own language, the majority of the population speaks Temne and Mende - the languages of the two largest ethnic groups. Almost everyone also understands Krio, a lingua franca derived from a variety of tribal languages, Portuguese, and English.
The Krio word for Sierra Leone is "Salone."
Check out these sights for more information about Sierra Leone:
Friends of Salone : A website run by returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs)
BBC Country Profile : Information about Salone's politics and recent history
Country Watch: Sierra Leone : News updates for Sierra Leone
Travel Guide : A resource for planning your trip to visit me!
