GeoOracle #136: Freetown
27 October 2026 · City · Difficulty 2 of 5
How it opened
I stand where the Atlantic whispers against African shores, a beacon of commerce and governance for an entire nation.
The five clues
- 01Where ocean meets the seat of power, I am born from the waves and ambitions of freed souls.
- 02I cradle the Western Area's destiny on the Atlantic coast, a major port where trade winds converge.
- 03Founded in 1792, I emerged as a refuge and have grown into the cultural heartbeat of my nation.
- 04I am the capital, the largest city, and the economic powerhouse—every government decision flows through my halls.
- 05With 1,347,559 residents as of 2024, I am Sierra Leone's urban center, sitting on the Atlantic Ocean in the Western Area.
The answer
Freetown
Sierra Leone · Africa
About this place
This Atlantic port city was founded in 1792 and has flourished as the heart of Sierra Leone. It is the nation's capital, largest city, and the seat of government where all political, economic, financial, cultural, and educational power converges. Home to over 1.3 million people, it represents the aspirations and energy of an entire nation.
Fact sheet
- Country
- Sierra Leone
- Continent
- Africa
- Coordinates
- 8.487, -13.236
- Population
- 951,000
- Founded
- 1792
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