Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone's capital is Freetown

(Pronounced see-air-uh lee-ohn and free-town)

To remember the capital of Sierra Leone, use the following mnemonic:

The sea aircraft are fine but don't lean on (Sierra Leone) the door or you will freefall into town (Freetown).

Interesting facts about Freetown:

- Peninsula Harbour: The city is dramatically nestled between lush, green mountain peaks and a magnificent natural deep-water harbour on the Atlantic coast.

- Cotton Tree Symbol: The urban landscape historically centered around an ancient, centuries-old cotton tree that stood as a national monument and a symbol of freedom until it was downed by a storm in 2023.

- Historic Arrival: Founded in the late 18th century as a settlement for repatriated African-American, West Indian, and liberated African settlers, the city holds a unique place in the history of the abolition of slavery.