Sierra Leone - West Africa - page 801

SURVIVAL GUIDE

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ACCOMMODATION
Freetown has a growing number of accommodation choices, although you may have to pay
through the roof for 24-hour power, water and internet. Elsewhere in the country, choices
are more limited, but you can still find some gems.

BUSINESS HOURS

Banks Usually Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm, with a select few also open Saturday
9am to 1pm.
General shops and offices 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday, though some places close
at 1pm on Saturday.

EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
Most embassies are located in Freetown.

British High Commission OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 232961; ht-

tp://ukinsierraleone.fco.gov.uk ; 6 Spur Rd) Assists French nationals.

Gambian High Commission OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 225191; 6 Wilberforce St)

German Embassy OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 231350; 3 Middle Hill Station)

Ghanaian High Commission OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 223461; 13 Walpole St)

Guinean Embassy OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 232496; 6 Carlton Carew Rd)

Liberian Embassy OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 230991; 2 Spur Rd)

Malian Consulate OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP (

033-422994; 40 Wilkinson Rd)

Nigerian Embassy OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 224229; 37 Siaka Stevens St)

Senegalese Consulate OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 030-230666; 7 Short St, 2nd fl)

US Embassy ( 076-515000; http://freetown.usembassy.gov ; Leicester Rd)

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