Sierra Leone (Republic of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History
of Relations
South Africa and Sierra Leone established diplomatic
relations in August 1998, just prior to the NAM XII Summit.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Sierra Leone
None.
The South African Ambassador in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire was accredited to Sierra
Leone on 13 December 2002 on a non-residential basis.
H E Mr Z Mtshotshisa
Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African Embassy
Sierra
Leonean Representation in South Africa
The Sierra Leonean Embassy to
the OAU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
is accredited to South Africa on a non-residential basis.
H E Mr A G Bangali
Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Travel
Info
Visa requirements for South Africans
For more information
contact the South African Embassy in Abidjan,
Côte d'Ivoire.
Health requirements
While
a valid international health certificate proving vaccination against yellow
fever only is required, vaccination against hepatitis A and B and meningitis
is also recommended. Preventative measures against malaria are strongly advised.
For
further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Sierra
Leone has a tropical climate characterised by high temperatures throughout the
year, with distinct rainy (April to November) and dry (December to March) seasons.
Average annual temperature in the capital, Freetown, ranges from 26,7 degrees
C in January to 25,6 degrees C in July, while annual rainfall averages 3 434mm.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency Info
The monetary
unit is the Sierra Leone Leone (SLL), divided into 100 cents. The symbol for the Leone,
which is not convertible outside Sierra Leone, is "SLL".
For information on
current exchange rates click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Sierra Leone, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
