Sierra Leone | ||||
Commonwealth realm | ||||
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Motto Unity, Freedom, Justice | ||||
Anthem High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free | ||||
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 | |||
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
Colony of Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone (From 1971)
Neighbouring Nations
References