Liberia

The country extends along the Atlantic coast for 560 kilometers between Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast, with mountains rising to 2000 meters inland.

Freed African American slaves established Liberia in 1822, creating the capital Monrovia and declaring independence from the American Colonization Society in 1847.

Traditional crafts include handwoven cotton fabrics with geometric patterns, wood carvings of masks and figurines, and metal items made by local blacksmiths.

The national currency is the Liberian dollar, while English remains the official language with 16 indigenous languages recognized across the fifteen counties.

Mount Nimba Nature Reserve contains 200 plant species found nowhere else, including rare West African animals in its rainforest and savanna habitats.

Inception: January 7, 1822

Capital city: Monrovia

Part of: West Africa

Shares border with: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast

GPS coordinates: 5.74997,-9.36585

Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42