The Republic of Sierra Leone, commonly known as the Lion Rock, is located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, surrounded by Guinea to the north and east, and to the southeast and Liberia Bordering the capital, Freetown.
Flag (Flag of Sierra Leone)
Emblem (National Emblem)
🎵 Anthem (Instrumental)
🎤 Anthem (Vocal)
High we exalt thee, realm of the free;
Great is the love we have for thee;
Firmly united ever we stand,
Singing thy praise, O native land.
We raise up our hearts and our voices on high,
The hills and the valleys re-echo our cry;
Blessing and peace be ever thine own,
Land that we love, our Sierra Leone.
High we exalt thee, realm of the free
Great is the love we have for thee
Firmly united ever we stand
Singing thy praise, O native land
We raise up our hearts and our voices on high
The hills and the valleys re-echo our cry
Blessing and peace be ever thine own
Land that we love, our Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
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About the National Anthem
'We Revere You, Realm of the Free'-High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free
'We Revere You, 'A Free Country' is the national anthem of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The lyrics were written by Clifford Nelson Fyle, and the composer was John Aka.
'We Revere You, 'A Free Country' is the national anthem of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The lyrics were written by Clifford Nelson Fyle, and the composer was John Aka.
Flag Meaning
The ratio is 2:3. Green, white and blue three-color horizontal flag. Green symbolizes agriculture and the land. White symbolizes unity, justice and peace. Blue symbolizes the Atlantic Ocean and hope for the future.
Emblem Meaning
The National Emblem of Sierra Leone was designed by the British Heraldry House and was designed by the Queen of England in 1960. Awarded by Elizabeth II.
The center pattern is a shield emblem, placed on a pair of crossed spears. The upper part of the shield is three torches, symbolizing freedom. There is a stepping lion in the middle with serrations on the head, symbolizing the Lion Mountain ( That is the source of the country's name). The water pattern below symbolizes the ocean. There are oil palm and lions on both sides, all standing on the green ground. The ribbon book has the national motto 'Unity, Freedom, Justice'.
The center pattern is a shield emblem, placed on a pair of crossed spears. The upper part of the shield is three torches, symbolizing freedom. There is a stepping lion in the middle with serrations on the head, symbolizing the Lion Mountain ( That is the source of the country's name). The water pattern below symbolizes the ocean. There are oil palm and lions on both sides, all standing on the green ground. The ribbon book has the national motto 'Unity, Freedom, Justice'.
🔗 External Resources & Travel Guide
- 📖 Wikipedia: Sierra Leone - History, politics, and geography
- 📊 CIA World Factbook: Sierra Leone - Official government statistics & maps
- ✈️ Wikivoyage: Sierra Leone - Travel guide, attractions, and transport