Sierra Leone (Lion Mountain) is a fascinating, colorful and inviting country in West Africa. Independent since 1961, Sierra Leone suffered a devastating civil war from 1991 to 2002. Since that date, the country has been at peace and has opened its doors to investors, travelers and adventurers from all over the world.

Sierra Leone is safe for travelers. Find information about entering the country, choosing a place to stay, the many things to do and see in Sierra Leone, and everything else you need to know before and during your trip.

Business opportunities about in Sierra Leone and international investors are increasingly looking into setting up businesses in the country. Chat about banks, stocks, diamond mining, energy, web hosting, communications, gold, coffee, bananas, and lots more.

Living in Sierra Leone is easier than you might think. About six million people already do! The percentage of foreigners is unknown but increasing numbers of entrepreneurs, explorers and aid workers are taking up residence in the country.

Share your insights and opinions about political issues such as development, education, immigration, corruption and elections.

Discover books, movies and music from and about Sierra Leone. Post and discuss your thoughs about religion, customs, food, dance, paintings and other cultural aspects.

Discuss and listen to music from and about Sierra Leone.

Talk about Sierra Leone's rich history including its role during the transatlantic slave trade, the foundation of Freetown, its time as a British Crown Colony and Protectorate, and finally independence, as well as Sierra Leone's recent post-2002 history. (The Civil War which has its own subforum.)

Sierra Leone Civil War (1991 - 2002)

Sierra Leone might have a bright future ahead of it. What are the best ways to eradicate poverty, improve standards of living, expand education, overcome resentment, deal with technological advances, and create a powerful economy?

Read and discuss the latest top news from Sierra Leone.

For all issues, questions and thoughts related to Sierra Leone and Africa that don't fit anywhere else.

Discuss this site! What you like about it, how to improve it, new features to introduce, how it can attract more members, and more!

Online meeting place for expats currently living in Sierra Leone

Talk about love, romance, and meeting others!

Sierra Leoneans in Africa, Sierra Leoneans in the USA, Sierra Leoneans in Canada, Sierra Leoneans in Europe

Point out and discuss interesting blog posts about Sierra Leone.

Looking for an apartment or job, want to buy or sell something? Post your free classified here. If this catches on we will expand it into subcategories.

This is for new members. Here you can make a test reply to any thread, or start a new test thread just to see how it works.

Information, News, Trailers and more

Discuss the 2006 movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou.

Discuss the issue (or non-issue?) of blood diamonds, also known as conflict diamonds.