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Liberia

History

The American Colonization Society settled freed African Americans at Cape Mesurado.
Liberia declared independence, becoming Africa's first modern republic.
Samuel Doe's coup ended long rule by the settler-descended elite.
Two civil wars devastated the country.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became Africa's first elected woman head of state.
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CapitalMonrovia
Population5.2M
Area111k km2
CurrencyLiberian dollar

Short facts

RegionWest Africa
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Sapo National Park: The country's largest rainforest reserve, home to pygmy hippos.
  • Providence Island: The Monrovia landing site of the first settlers in 1822.
  • Robertsport: Atlantic surf beaches and fishing villages on Cape Mount.

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Planning questions

What is Liberia known for?Sapo National Park, Providence Island, Robertsport.
What is the capital?Monrovia.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?26 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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