African Countries
Liberia Country Overview
Republic of Liberia
Liberia Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Liberia. It is also commonly referred to as Liberia.
Liberia Overview
African map highlighting Liberia location.
Where is Liberia located?
Liberia is located on the western coastline of Africa. Liberia borders the following countries; Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, and Ivory Coast to its east.
What is the capital of Liberia?
The Capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
How large is the country of Liberia?
Liberia has 111,369 square kilometers of land.
Is Liberia a member of the African Union?
Liberia is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.
Liberia Country Overview - People
What is the population of Liberia?
The population of Liberia is slightly over 5.2 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Liberia is Monrovia with a population of 1.5 million approx. (2020).
What are the Ethnic groups in Liberia?
As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Liberia are; Kpelle (20%), Bassa (13%), Grebo (10%), Gio (8%), Mano (8%), Kru (6%), Lorma (5.1%), Kissi (4.8%), Gola (4.4%), Krahn (4%), Vai (4%), Mandingo (3.2%), Gbandi (3%), Mende (1.3%), Sapo (1.3%), and other groups (3.1%).
How many languages are spoken in Liberia?
The most popular languages spoken in Liberia are; English, Liberian English, Liberian Kreyol language, Merico language, Kisi, Bandi, Dan, Kpelle, Loma, Maninka, Mannm, Manya, Mende, Vai, Bassa, Dewoin, Gbii, Glaro-Twabo, Glio-Oubi, Grebo, Klao, Krahn, Krumen, Kuwaa, Sapo, Tajuasohn, and Gola.
What religions are in Liberia?
Liberia religious groups consist of; Christian (85%), Islam (12%), and traditional African religions (2%), and other religions (0.2%).
Liberia Country Overview - Economy
Liberia Political System Overview.
Liberia has a presidential constitutional republic form of government. The country has 15 administrative regions (15 counties).
What is the currency used in Liberia?
The Liberian dollar (LRD) is the official currency for Liberia.
What makes up the economy in Liberia?
Liberia’s main resources and industries consist of agriculture, iron ore, rubber, diamonds, gold, palm oil, and cocoa. This brief Liberia country overview of its economy represents only a small portion of what Liberia has to offer.
Interesting Fact About Liberia.
Liberia is the only Black state in Africa that was never under to colonial rule. Liberia’s name comes from the Latin word “liber” meaning “free”. The world’s largest rubber plantation is located in Liberia.
All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.