Liberia
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Brief History
- Geography
- Counties
- Cities
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting there
- Getting Around
- Red Tape
- Money
- Work
- Study
- Language
- Eat
- Sleep
- Drink
- Health
- Safety
- Keep Connected
Quick Facts
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- Capital
- Monrovia
- Population
- 3,317,000
- Government
- Republic
- Religions
- Indigenous beliefs, Christianity, Islam
- Languages
- English
- Calling Code
- +231
- Nationality
- Local name
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Introduction
Liberia is a nation constructed out of the resettlement of freed American slaves in the 19th century. As such, it differs markedly from its African neighbours, being deeply influenced by its American heritage. Tensions between the African-American settlers and the indigenous inhabitants have always presented problems for the nation, but recent civil wars have seen tribal warfare emerge viciously. Over 200,000 are estimated to have been killed during these wars, which lasted from 1989-1996 and 1999-2003.
Understandably, travel is not recommended for the near future.
Brief History
Geography
Counties
Liberia is organised into the following 15 counties.
- Bomi
- Bong
- Gbarpolu
- Grand Bassa
- Grand Cape Mount
- Grand Gedeh
- Grand Kru
- Lofa
- Margibi
- Maryland
- Montserrado
- Nimba
- River Cess
- River Gee
- Sinoe
Sights and Activities
Guinée Forestière
Visit the wilderness area of Guinée Forestière. This area is a forested mountain range in the south eastern area of the country. The mountain range continues east into the neighboring country of Sierra Leone. The area has many large wild mammals, diverse numbers of indigenous tribes and also refugees from many of the civil wars in the region.
Mount Wuteve
Go see Mount Wuteve, which is the tallest mountain in Liberia. The mountain is over 1,440 m high and is a very nice sight. The mountain is covered in jungle and home to many animals. The name of the mountain means "Head cut off."
Sapo National Park
Sapo National Park, located in Sinoe County, is Liberia's only national park. It is also the country's largest protected area and in this protected area is the second largest tropical rain forest in West Africa. The biodiversity is amazing in the park and according to some sources the park has the highest mammal species diversity of any region in the world. This includes mammals like the Pygmy Hippopotamus, African Forest Elephants and Chimpanzees.
Other Sights and Activities
- Blo Degbo - Is a human face rock in Paynesville, outside the capital. Remember this sight is not completely developed yet and make sure it is safe before planning a trip to see it.
- Beaches - There are many beaches along the coast and several beaches outside the capital are safe and easy to get to with decent facilities.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting there
By Plane
Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) near the capital Monrovia receives all international arriving and departing flights. There is a limited number of flights to and from Freetown Sierra Leone, Conakry Guinea, Abidjan Ivory Coast and Lagos in Nigeria.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Red Tape
Money
Work
Study
Language
Eat
Sleep
Drink
Health
Safety
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