 | Capital: Freetown. Area: 27,699 sq. mi. |
| Population: ~4,8 million. Pop. density: 173 per sq. mi. Urban: 35%. |
| Ethnic groups: Temne 30%, Mende 30%, other tribes 39%. |
| Principal languages: English (official), tribal languages, Krio. |
| Religions: Muslim 60%, indigenous beliefs 30%, Christian 10%. |
| Defense: 2.6% of GDP (FY 1992-93). Active troop strength: 6,200 est. |