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Benguema Destination Guide
Delve into Benguema in Sierra Leone
Benguema in the region of Western Area is a city in Sierra Leone - some 16 mi or ( 25 km ) South-East of Freetown , the country's capital .
Current time in Benguema is now 09:27 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Freetown " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Monrovia, Bissau, Tumbu, Songo, and Samuel Town. While being here, make sure to check out Monrovia . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Benguema ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nick Hewer visits Hope and Homes for Children's projects in Sierra Leone
We're accustomed to seeing Nick Hewer, Sir Alan Sugar's right-hand man on The Apprentice, casting his eye over aspiring tycoons in the boardroom. As Patron of Hope and Homes for Children, however, Nic ..
The Blessed Sons - Obama
www.weowntv.org - Talented vocal trio perform an original song celebrating the election of president Barack Obama. WeOwnTV production crew met the Blessed Sons during their January scouting trip to Si ..
Aberdeen Baptist Fellowship Church, Sierra Leone, Africa
A view of Aberdeen Baptist Fellowship Church Freetown, Sierra Leone, Vision with Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson of Bright Hope Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA ..
NEVER ENOUGH LAUGHTER- road trip
Sierra Leone Fun ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Waterloo, Sierra Leone
Waterloo is a city in the Western Area of Sierra Leone and the capital of the Western Area Rural District. The city is the second largest in the Western Area and lies approximately 20 miles (by road) east of Freetown http://www. thepoint. gm/art%20&%20C,%20TT,%20E%20&%20W97. htm.. The city had a population of 34,079 in the 2004 census Waterloo is a major transport hub and lies on the main highway linking Freetown to the country's provinces.
Located at 8.33 -13.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Western Area
The Western Area or Freetown Peninsula (formerly the Colony of Sierra Leone) is one of four principal divisions of Sierra Leone. It comprises the oldest city and national capital Freetown and its surrounding towns and countryside. It covers an area of 557 km² and has a population of 1,447,271. The Western Area is located mostly around the peninsula and is divided into two districts: the Western Area Rural and the Western Area Urban.
Located at 8.33 -13.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Kissy, Sierra Leone
Kissy (formerly Waterloo refugee camp) is a poor neighborhood on the eastern end of the Sierra Leonean capital of Freetown. It is also home to numerous health services, including a United Methodist Church Health and Maternity ward as well as a mental hospital. It is also home to over 500 Liberian refugees.
Located at 8.47 -13.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Fourah Bay College
Fourah Bay College is a public university in the neighborhood of Mount Aureol in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is the oldest university in West Africa and the first western-style university built in West Africa. http://www. tusol. org/historical It is a constituent college of the University of Sierra Leone and was formerly affiliated with Durham University (1876-1967).
Located at 8.48 -13.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Sierra Leone River
The Sierra Leone River is a river estuary on the Atlantic Ocean in Western Sierra Leone. It is formed by the Bankasoka River and Rokel River and is between 4 and 10 miles wide (6–16 km) and 25 miles (40 km) long. It holds the major ports of Queen Elizabeth II Quay and Pepel. The estuary is also important for shipping. It is the largest natural harbour in the African continent.
Located at 8.50 -13.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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