Freetown

:For other cities of the same name, see Freetown (disambiguation).

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Freetown, population 1,070,200 (2004), is the largest city and capital of Sierra Leone, lying on the Freetown Peninsula on the Atlantic coast. The city is a port on the Atlantic Ocean. Freetown's economy revolves largely around its harbor, which handles Sierra Leone's main exports. Industries include fish packing, rice milling, petroleum refining, diamond cutting, and the manufacture of cigarettes. Freetown is located at 8°31' North, 13°15' West (8.51667, -13.25).

Related Topics:
2004 - Sierra Leone - Freetown Peninsula - Atlantic - Atlantic Ocean - Fish - Rice - Petroleum - Diamond - Cigarette

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