Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone.
With 28 ethnic groups and languages, Liberia is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. For hundreds of years, the Mali and Songhai ...
Longitude: -9.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Liberia:
7,657.633 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast.
Natural Resources:
Iron ore, timber, diamonds, gold, hydropower.
Industries:
Mining (iron ore and gold), rubber processing, palm oil processing, diamonds.
Population: 5,437,249
More than half of the population lives in urban areas, with approximately one-third living within an 80-km radius of Monrovia.
Area: 111,369 km2
slightly larger than Virginia
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the coastline is characterized by lagoons, mangrove swamps, and river-deposited sandbars; the inland grassy plateau supports limited agriculture.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| LRD | Liberian dollar | $ |
Capital City: Monrovia
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:41 pm (GMT)
Visiting Liberia
You're in for a treat! Liberia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and rainforests
- Unique cultural traditions
- High levels of poverty
- Health concerns such as malaria and Ebola
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 3.5MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Liberian cuisine features rice, cassava, and fish.
- Popular dishes include jollof rice and palm butter stew.
- Fresh tropical fruits and local spices are widely used.
- Visit Sapo National Park
- Explore the capital, Monrovia
- Relax on Robertsport Beach
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