what does the flag of sierra leone mean
Flag of Sierra Leone The colours of the flag carry cultural, political, and regional meanings. The green alludes to the country's natural resources[7] – specifically agriculture and its mountains.[3] – while the white epitomizes "unity and justice".[3][4][7] The blue evokes the "natural harbour" of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone,[3][4] as well as the hope of "contributing to world peace" through its usage.[3]
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone is made up of five administrative regions: the Northern Province, Northwestern Province, Eastern Province, Southern Province and the Western Area, which are subdivided into sixteen districts[2]. Each district has its own directly elected local government. Freetown (population 1,050,301), located in the Western Area, is Sierra Leone's capital, largest city and its economic centre. Bo is Sierra Leone's second largest city and is located in the Southern province, 160 miles from Freetown. Kenema (population 200,354) is Sierra Leone"s third largest city, and is located in the Eastern province, 200 miles from Freetown. Koidu Town is Sierra Leone"s fourth largest city and is located in the diamond rich Kono District in the Eastern province, 285 miles from Freetown. Makeni is Sierra Leone's fifth largest of the country's five major cities, and is located in the Northern province, 85 miles from Freetown.