Gola Programme Conservation Vision

• . • . Sierra Leone - Background Empire of Mali 13-15th Century Portuguese visit in 15th century coined name Serra Loya - Lion mountain Colonialism 1787 'Province of Freedom' purchased and colonised by freed slaves. 1808-1961 - British colony. Independence Independence in 1961, political struggles since until civil war that spilled over from Liberia in 1990s War ended in 2002 with free and fair elections following disarmament. Poverty Ranked 175 of 177 countries on the 'Human Development index' Life expectancy at birth in 2001 36.5yrs . GDP per capita 2001 was US$470 ^ BirdLife

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