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Apr 17, 2024 · Geography. Location. Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone. Geographic coordinates. 6 30 N, 9 30 W. Map references. Africa. Area. total: 111,369 sq km. land: 96,320 sq km.
Feb 13, 2024 · Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, but it became known in the 1990s for its long-running, ruinous civil wars and its role in a rebellion in neighbouring Sierra Leone. Although founded by freed...
Dec 14, 2021 · Geography. Location. Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone. Geographic coordinates. 6 30 N, 9 30 W. Map references. Africa.
Liberia - Country Profile - Republic of Liberia - Nations Online Project. Liberia facts: Official web sites of Liberia, links and information on Liberia's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
Background. Freed slaves from the US began being settled in what is today Liberia in 1822. By 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. A military coup in 1980 ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule followed by a civil war. A 2003 peace agreement ended the war and elections were held in 2005.
Mar 22, 2024 · The country is located in western Africa along the Atlantic coast. Liberia’s terrain ranges from the low and sandy coastal plains to rolling hills and dissected plateau further inland. The country is home to a lush rainforest containing a rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Liberia, officially Republic of Liberia, Republic, western Africa. Area: 37,466 sq mi (97,036 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 5,498,000. Capital: Monrovia.
