Sierra Leone is located on the west coast of Africa. Its geography is characterized by a coastal plain in the west, which gradually rises to uplands and mountains in the interior and to the east. The country has a network of rivers and is home to the Sierra Leone Peninsula, a mountainous area with a prominent coastline. The climate is tropical, hot, and humid. It features two distinct seasons: a long, rainy season from May to October, and a shorter, dry season from November to April. Temperatures are generally high throughout the year, with little variation.