ABOUT LIBERIA

Monrovia, Liberia

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d’Ivoire on the east. The country holds the second-largest area of primary tropical rainforest in its region and protects unique wildlife in Sapo National Park.  With over a dozen distinct ethnic groups, Liberia consists of a beautiful blend of dialects, food and music.

Capital: Monrovia

Dialing code: 231

Leader: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Population: 4,128,572 (2011) World Bank

Currency: Liberian dollar

Government: Presidential system, Unitary state, Republic, Constitutional republic

Official Language: English

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