Republic of Liberia is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 3,887,886, making it the 127th
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Monrovia with a total population of 1,010,970. The country
encompasses 11,369 square kilometers making it the 104th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Guinea,
Cote d’lvoire, the North Atlantic Ocean and Sierra Leone.
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and along with Vice President
Joseph Nyumah Boakai, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for six years and is eligible for a
second term. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 6th of January
1986.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and some 20 ethnic group tongues. It counts among its major
religions Christian, Muslim and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 7 FM, 2 Short Wave and 1
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Wuteve, its highest point at 1,380 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 579 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are rubber processing, palm oil processing,
timber and diamonds. Its official currency is the Liberian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Liberia. Liberia means "The Land Of The Free” as it was formed by freed
slaves from the United States.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Monrovia with a total population of 1,010,970. The country
encompasses 11,369 square kilometers making it the 104th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Guinea,
Cote d’lvoire, the North Atlantic Ocean and Sierra Leone.
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government, and along with Vice President
Joseph Nyumah Boakai, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for six years and is eligible for a
second term. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 6th of January
1986.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and some 20 ethnic group tongues. It counts among its major
religions Christian, Muslim and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 7 FM, 2 Short Wave and 1
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Wuteve, its highest point at 1,380 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Atlantic Ocean, which measures 579 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are rubber processing, palm oil processing,
timber and diamonds. Its official currency is the Liberian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Liberia. Liberia means "The Land Of The Free” as it was formed by freed
slaves from the United States.
| Bull elephant in Sapo National Park |
| Monrovia- Liberia's capital and largest city |
| Church in Harper |
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LIBERIA
Updated 09 January 2013
Updated 09 January 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.5% (2009 est.)
37,000
3,600
37,000
3,600
| Liberian mother and children |
| Greenville |
| Mount Wuteve looking towards Guinea- Liberia's highest point |
| Saint John River |
| Saint Paul River |
| Cape Palmas on the Atlantic Coast- Liberia's southernmost and lowest point on the border with Cote d'Ivoire |
| Dancers in Upper Lofa |
| Robertsport- Liberia's westernmost point near the border with Sierra Leone |
| Tabughee- a Liberian dish of eggplant, meat and seafood |
| Tai- Liberia's easternmost point on the border with Sierra Leone |
| Man in traditional Liberian dress |
| Voinjama- Liberia's northernmost town near the border with Guinea |
| Waterfall near Gbarnga |
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