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Sierra Leone, just go to recovery after the civil war, which was completed in 2002. Tourism infrastructure is slowly being rebuilt, and the country not so long ago was famous for white sandy beaches with pristine rainforests and waterfalls. It is worth to go there if you want to come across the incredible natural beauty and more cultural diversity in the country where not long ago ruled by military units.
Country located in West Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Liberia.
With the exception of the peninsula, which is located in the capital, the coastal areas and island areas of Sierra Leone are marshy, lowland. For the rest of the country dominated by the heights, while in the eastern part of the country are up to highest peak - Mount Bintumani (1948 m)
And humid tropical climate all year round. In the period from November to April is very hot and dry, only the coastal areas are cooled slightly by the proximity of the sea. In December and January, windy and dry Harmattan wind full of dust coming from over the Sahara. During the rainy season which occurs from May to November rainfall may be sudden and violent.
Throughout the territory of Sierra Leone there is a high risk of malaria, cholera and other diseases of the digestive system. Mandatory should be vaccinated from time to time in the yellow fever. Vaccination deals with National Sanitary Insepkcja.
Lack. Sierra Leone has been deleted from the list of dangerous, so it's a little safer than a few years ago. Thefts are unfortunately still quite common, but violent crimes did not occur so often.
All aircraft arriving at the airport Freetown International Airport, from which you enter the river to the rest of the city and you can do it in 4 different ways - by a helicopter (it takes about. 7 minutes, but it costs about. $ 70), water taxi (about. $ 40, and the journey takes less than half an hour), air-cushion vehicle (price similar to a helicopter) or by boat - it costs about. $ 2, but the trip takes between 1.5 and 4 h.
Condition of major roads in Sierra Leone is relatively good. Note, however, that as a result of many years of civil war has destroyed the infrastructure, it is generally not recommended to travel into the country. In case of conflict, due to possible violent reactions of local populations, it is more prudent not get out of the car and quickly go to the nearest police station. Remember the opportunities to travel by taxis, will save himself in this way, a bit of trouble.
Depending on the standard, eg. YMCA hostel in the center of Freetown costs per unit to about. Le 25,000 Le 35,000 and two. The price includes breakfast and an additional cost we can buy lunch or dinner.
Ingest large quantities of fish and products produced by local farmers. Want to do a bit more food supplies before coming to this country because we will not always be easy to find food (especially outside major cities).
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