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Artist: Alphonso Lisk-Carew (Sierra Leonean, 1887–1969). Publisher: Lisk-Carew Brothers (Freetown, Sierra Leone). Date: ca. 1905–25. Geography: Sierra L...
The map above shows the regions in which the tribes are most common. The Temne tribe is located in the middle and northwest of the country. The Mende tribe is south of the Temne tribe and in the southern region of the country. Mende people make up around one third of the population in Sierra Leone. Since both groups are so close, it is common that they have been found in conflict with each other. “Nature was welcoming, but what happened in its silence intrigued us. The smell of the burning wood, the roasted cassava aroma, the crystal laughter of the children running barefoot on the red dirt without a care in the world -- that was Makump, the land of the Temne people, the place where I first experienced the natural beauty of Sierra Leone” (Smart 74). http://www.slideshare.net/KillianForde1/workshop-presentation-final-54076225
Taken on 01 July 2013 in Sierra Leone near Lakka-Beach Waterloo (DSC_9655) freewheely.com: Cycling Africa beyond mountains and deserts until Cape Town
The rich tradition of portrait photography in west Africa is explored in a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
In pictures: highlights from the Queen's six decades of regal globetrotting.
Discover the captivating narratives, lush landscapes, and vibrant cultures of Kabala, Sierra Leone.
Scattered across Sierra Leone's capital Freetown stand ageing wooden houses, some of which look more like they belong on the east coast of 18th century America than in a steamy West African city.
Physical map of Sierra Leone showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Sierra Leone.
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is undoubtedly one of Sierra Leone’s best attractions. Here's all the info about visiting it...
On April 27th 2011 the government and people of Sierra Leone took a break from their daily ups and downs and celebrated 50 years of Independence from Britis ...
School play, International School, Njala - 1972 or 3 Salone Science Project - more info at www.flickr.com/photos/rgtmum/sets/72157625769988406/ #24
Lumley Beach, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Cotton Tree. Been here too? Add it to your map!
An exhibition in London is seeking to raise awareness of the history of Sierra Leone's Krio people.
Latitude: 8° 25.1932’ N Longitude: 13° 12.38.52’ W I had no idea what to expect when I visited Sierra Leone. The only thing you hear about Sierra Leone was its civil war which took place
After more than a decade of civil war – one of the most brutal and destructive that West Africa has ever seen – and an unexpected outbreak of the deadly ... Read more
Somewhere between waking up to peaceful lagoon views; swimming in a warm, empty sea before breakfast; and feasting on spicy pumpkin stew at lunch, I started to wonder: Why isn’t Sierra Leone swarmed with tourists?
Freetown, Sierra Leone. A city of over 1 million residents, set upon steep, undulating hills over the Atlantic. Imagine a city of 1 million without a power grid, virtually pitch black at night.
