Sierra+Leone

__The Colony of Sierra Leone __ ==

Many European nations expressed interest in Sierra Leone because it was rich in diamonds and ivory. The British owned the coast and eventually owned the entire colony. The mining of diamonds was their economic base and the British valued Sierra Leone greatly because of the profits it brought. Despite the promise of prosperity from the British and the wealth gained from diamond mining, many of the people continued to live in poverty. Sierra Leone was one of Britain's most prized colonies and the international center of education for British West Africa.

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