
Sierra Leone: Land area
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| Sierra Leone |
Land area in sq. km |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 72,180 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | sq. km |
| Data availability | 1961 - 2023 |
| Average | 72,180 |
| Min - Max | 72,180 - 72,180 |
| Source | Food and Agriculture Organization |
The latest value from 2023 is 72180 sq. km, unchanged from 72180 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 656095 sq. km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Sierra Leone from 1961 to 2023 is 72180 sq. km. The minimum value, 72180 sq. km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 72180 sq. km was recorded in 1961.
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Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
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