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Sierra Leone

Commonwealth realm
1961–1971
Flag Coat of arms
Motto
Unity, Freedom, Justice
Anthem
High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free
Location of Sierra Leone
Location of Sierra Leone
Capital Freetown
Government Constitutional monarchy
Monarch
- 1961-1971 Elizabeth II
Governor-General
- 1968-1971 Sir Banja Tejan-Sie
Prime Minister
- 1968-1971 Siaka Probyn Stevens
Legislature Parliament
History
April 27, 1961 Independence
April 19, 1971 Republic
Commonwealth accession April 27, 1961
Area 71,740 km²
 Colony of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone 
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Sierra Leone (1961-1971) was a constitutional monarchy in Western Africa. It was also one of the Commonwealth realms.


Monarch

  • Elizabeth II () (April 27, 1961 - April 19, 1971)

Governor-General

  • Sir Banja Tejan-Sie () (April 22, 1968 - April 19, 1971)

Prime Minister

  • Siaka Probyn Stevens () (April 26, 1968 - April 19, 1971)

Nation

Sierra Leonean Polities

Neighbouring Nations

References


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