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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in Sierra Leone! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

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  • Giovanni Gallo

    Tips from other Freetown expats and locals opened my eyes to Sierra Leone's many facets, from town masquerades to national parks.

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Hello and welcome to the expat community in Freetown! Whether you are planning to relocate to Freetown or have already made the decision to move, it can be difficult to find real answers to your questions about becoming an expat. With InterNations, you can interact with the expat community in Freetown safely and securely, and ask as many questions as you like. You might want to know "what is the healthcare system like in Sierra Leone?" or "where are the best international schools in Freetown?". Whatever you need to know, our expat community is happy to offer advice and help directly to you.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you are moving to another country or going on a business trip somewhere — our communities around the world are there to make you feel at home wherever you are. Feel free to also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in Kuala Lumpur or Luxembourg.

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  • Moving to Freetown
    7 replies
    Nov 20, 1:38 PM
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    You are safe in Sierra Leone as there is no problem for now and i hope you will enjoy your stay when you come over. This is my number 0023288330605. Alhassan Sesay

  • New posting- advice needed
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    Jan 14, 8:08 PM
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    From my point of view I will say Freetown is safe to walk around at night. The beach is the best place to go to weekends. From airport to city u can be a $40 boat charge to cross over. Its easy to …

  • New To Sierra Leone
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    Feb 26, 5:26 PM
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    thanks for the replies..... been here for a month now and yes i am starting to settle in quiet nicely now. starting to enjoy my time here as well.... during the week its work hard during the weekend …

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The largest city and capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown is an important port city within the country as well as its economic, cultural, educational and political center. It is home to one of the world's largest natural deep water harbors, which is key to the city's economy. Most expats in Sierra Leone live in Freetown, and find that despite the challenges they face within the city, the positives keep them there, such as the beautiful landscape and friendly local people. Typically, long-term expats in Freetown live in secure housing, and in relative comfort in the city.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Tokyo or Shenzhen, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

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By joining InterNations, you become a part of a private and secure network of expats from all over the world. Membership is by approval only and this means all InterNations members understand as well as respect our guiding principles, to ensure that InterNations remains a safe network where interactions between members are friendly and courteous. Every InterNations Community also the option to create and join interest-based groups. Simply log into your InterNations account and visit the Groups page. If you have an interest or hobby at home that you would like to continue in your new city, the chances are that like-minded expats in Freetown will also be keen on joining you!

  • Giovanni Gallo

    Tips from other Freetown expats and locals opened my eyes to Sierra Leone's many facets, from town masquerades to national parks.

  • Claudine Duret

    My expat contacts in the NGO circles of Freetown supported me a lot in getting adjusted to daily life in this country.

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