What is another word for Republic Of Sierra leone?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈʌblɪk ɒv siːˈe͡əɹə liːˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
The Republic of Sierra Leone is a West African country that gained independence from Britain in 1961. The country is also known as Salone, a colloquial term derived from its name in Krio, the country's lingua franca. Other synonyms for Sierra Leone include the Lion Mountain, reflecting the country's highest mountain, the name of which is Mount Bintumani. Sierra Leone is also sometimes referred to as the Sweet Land of Liberty, symbolizing the country's fight for freedom from colonialism. The name Sierra Leone itself means "lion mountains" in Portuguese, reflecting the country's majestic mountain ranges and its rich natural resources.
