Freetown, Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone. Nearly half the population of Sierra Leone lives in Freetown. Young people move to the city from rural life in hopes of finding work and a more exciting life, but find making a living difficult. Many take to selling sundry items on the streets. Electricity is unreliable. The roads are good in some areas of the city, but many still need repair. It is estimated that nearly 60% of the country's operating budget comes from donor countries.

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Freetown, Sierra Leone. Nearly half the population of Sierra Leone lives in Freetown. Young people move to the city from rural life in hopes of finding work and a more exciting life, but find making a living difficult. Many take to selling sundry items on the streets. Electricity is unreliable. The roads are good in some areas of the city, but many still need repair. It is estimated that nearly 60% of the country's operating budget comes from donor countries.