Liberia 🇱🇷
Liberia 🇱🇷: capital Monrovia, population 5.2 million, located in Africa. Currency: Liberian Dollar (L$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Monrovia
- Population: 5.2 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: English
- Currency: Liberian Dollar (L$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Liberia
- Area: 111,369 km² (43,000 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Liberian
- Internet domain: .lr
Fun Facts About Liberia
- Founded by freed American slaves in the 1800s.
- Its capital is named after a U.S. president.
- Has some of the last remaining West African rainforests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberia known for?
Liberia is known for several things — Founded by freed American slaves in the 1800s; Its capital is named after a U.S. president; Has some of the last remaining West African rainforests.
How big is Liberia?
Liberia covers about 111,369 square kilometers (43,000 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Liberia landlocked?
No. Liberia has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from Liberia called?
People from Liberia are called Liberian.
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
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