Sierra Leone
Neuigkeiten, Termine, Marktplatz und Menschen aus Sierra Leone.
Wusstest du schon?
- Gegründet
- 1971
- Fläche
- 71740,0 km²
- Hauptstadt
- Freetown
- Amtssprachen
- English, Krio
Einwohnerentwicklung
- 1960: 2160111
- 1965: 2320858
- 1970: 2531874
- 1975: 2820782
- 1980: 3180237
- 1985: 3584397
- 1990: 4042678
- 1995: 3927105
- 2000: 4139757
- 2005: 5119895
- 2010: 5751976
- 2017: 7557212
Hier geboren
- Ernest Bai Koroma (1953) – Sierra Leonean President
- Julius Maada Bio (1964) – President of Sierra Leone since 2018
- Trevoh Chalobah (1999) – English association football player (born 1999)
- Ahmed Tejan Kabbah (1932–2014) – Sierra Leonean President (1932–2014)
- Nathaniel Chalobah (1994) – English footballer (born 1994)
- Siaka Stevens (1905–1988) – Prime Minister of Sierra Leone (1905-1988)
- Zainab Hawa Bangura (1959) – Sierra Leonean politician
- Rodney Strasser (1990) – Sierra Leonean footballer
Sehenswert
- Rokel River – river in Sierra Leone
- Gola National Park – national park
- Bunce Island – island
- Sierra Leone River – river in Sierra Leone
- Tiwai Island – protected area
- Western Area Peninsula National Park – national park in Sierra Leone
- Sankan Biriwa – mountain in Sierra Leone
- Gola-Tiwai complex – World Heritage site in Sierra Leone
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Aktuelle Beiträge
- Sierra Leone – from the Province of Freedom to peace after civil war · Northern ·
Long before Europeans arrived, the region was home to peoples such as the Temne, Mende and Limba, who lived in farming communities and chiefdoms linked by trade routes into the interior. Portuguese sailors reached the c…
- Niawa Lenga Chiefdom · Niawa Lenga ·
Niawa Lenga Chiefdom is a chiefdom in the northeastern part of the Bo District, Southern Province of Sierra Leone. Its capital is Nengbema, located 27.6 km northeast of the city of Bo. The area of Niawa Lenga Chiefdom i…
- Planning a street party – here's how · York Rural ·
A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…
- Repair instead of throwing away · York Rural ·
A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…
- Staying safe online · York Rural ·
Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…
- Volunteering makes you stronger · York Rural ·
Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…
- Favourite season in York Rural · York Rural ·
Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in York Rural, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!
- Local words from York Rural · York Rural ·
Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from York Rural do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!
- New in York Rural? Introduce yourself! · York Rural ·
Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in York Rural? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone …
- Pet sitting in the neighbourhood · West III ·
When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…
- Shopping help for older neighbours · West III ·
For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…
- Making music in West III · West III ·
Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…
- Finding an apprenticeship in West III · West III ·
Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …
- What could make West III even better? · West III ·
Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in West III: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in …
- Rainy day – now what? · West III ·
Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in West III when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rain…
- What's on the table here? · West III ·
Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to West III? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!
- A swap box for your street · West II ·
A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…
- Help with forms and tech · West II ·
Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…
- Your first job · West II ·
Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…
- Learning to drive: tips and experiences · West II ·
A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…
Termine
- New moon · · Sierra Leone,
- World Diabetes Day · · Sierra Leone,
- Full moon · · Sierra Leone,
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women · · Sierra Leone,
- World AIDS Day · · Sierra Leone,
- United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities · · Sierra Leone,
- International Volunteer Day · · Sierra Leone,
- New moon · · Sierra Leone,
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