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___ LiberiaA virtual guide to Liberia. Get an overview of Liberia's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.This page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Western African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Liberia, addresses of Liberian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Republic of Liberia |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Liberia Background: Eight years of civil strife were brought to a close in 1997 when free and open presidential and legislative elections were held. President TAYLOR now holds strong executive power with no real political opposition. Years of fighting, coupled with the flight of most businesses, have disrupted formal economic activity. A still unsettled domestic security situation has slowed the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country. In 2001, the UN imposed sanctions on Liberian diamonds, along with an arms embargo and a travel ban on government officials, for Liberia's support of the rebel insurgency in Sierra Leone. Renewed rebel activity has further eroded stability and economic activity. An August 2003 peace agreement ended the war and prompted the resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR, who faces war crimes charges in The Hague related to his involvement in Sierra Leone's civil war. After two years of rule by a transitional government, democratic elections in late 2005 brought President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF to power. The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) maintains a strong presence throughout the country, but the security situation is still fragile and the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country will take many years. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone |
 Official Name: Republic of Liberia short form: Liberia ISO Country Code: ly Time: Local Time = UTC +0h Actual Time: Sat-Nov-7 22:07 Capital City: Monrovia (pop. 600 000) Other Cities: Buchanan (est. 300 000), Ganta (est. 290 000), Gbarnga (est. 150 000), Kakata (est. 100 000), Harbel (est. 136 000) Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 26 July 1847 (from American Colonization Society). Constitution: 6 January 1986. Geography: Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone. Area: 111 369 sq. km. (43 000 sq. mi.). Terrain: Three areas--Mangrove swamps and beaches along the coast, wooded hills and semideciduous shrublands along the immediate interior, low mountains in northeast, dense tropical forests and plateaus in the interior. Liberia has 40% of West Africa's rain forest. Climate: tropical; hot, humid; in winter: dry with hot days and cool to cold nights; dust-laden harmattan winds blow from the Sahara (December to March) in summer: wet, cloudy with frequent heavy showers. People: Nationality: Liberian(s). Population: 3 million. Ethnic groups: Kpelle 20%, Bassa 16%, Gio 8%, Kru 7%, 49% spread over 12 other ethnic groups. Religions: Christian 40%, Animist 40%, Muslim 20%. Languages: English (official). There are 16 indigenous languages. Literacy: 20-40% (est). Natural resources: Deposits of iron ore, rubber, timber, diamonds, gold and tin, hydropower; crude oil along Atlantic Coast. Agriculture products: Coffee, cocoa, sugarcane, rice, cassava, palm oil, bananas, plantains, citrus, pineapple, sweet potatoes, corn, and vegetables. Industries: Iron ore, rubber, palm oil processing, timber, diamonds, gold, beverages, construction. Exports partners: Belgium 41.4%, Spain 11.6%, USA 9.1%, Malaysia 5.5%, Thailand 4.6%, Poland 4.6%, Germany 4.4% (2005) Imports partners: South Korea 37.9%, Japan 21.1%, Singapore 14.2%, Croatia 4.7% (2005) Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD) Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liberia nad others. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of LiberiaMinistry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICAT) Official website with information about Liberia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Site of the ministry. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of the Republic of Liberia Embassy of Liberia, Washington, D.C., USA. Liberian Diplomatic Missions Abroad List of Liberian Diplomatic Missions Abroad. Truth & Reconciliation Commission The commission researches the root causes of the conflict in Liberia, and investigates human rights abuses that occurred between 1979 and 2003 TRC is expected to help restore the human dignity of victims and promote reconciliation, it will also recommend amnesty for the perpetrators under terms and conditions established by the TRC. MapsMap of LiberiaPolitical Map of Liberia.  Google
Earth LiberiaZoomable map/satellite view of Liberia. Google
Earth MonroviaZoomable map/satellite view of Liberia's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. |
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NewsThe AnalystOnline Newspaper. Heritage News from Liberia. The Liberian Times.com US based online news. The Liberian Connection More headline news. The Perspective Monthly newsmagazine covers Liberian issues from politics to the environment. allaboutliberia.com Liberia news. Liberian Post Independent and non-political Internet Magazine, dedicated to the promotion of Liberia in west Africa. TLC Africa.Com Africa Internet Magazine with news from Liberia and West Africa. Radio STAR radio Liberia An independant liberian radio station based in Monrovia. International News Sources allafrica.com - Liberia News US based african news site. IRIN News Liberia UN agency with news from Liberia. |
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Arts & CultureSea BreezeQuaterly magazin for Liberian literature, Liberian poetry, and Liberian arts. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of LiberiaThe principal objective of the CBL is to achieve and maintain price stability in the Liberian economy. Liberian Industrial Free Zone Authority (LIFZA) LIFZA promotes economic growth and development within Liberia and provides incentives for corporations to establish themselves in Liberia. Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry One of the largest registries in the world, Liberia offers efficient, and tax effective offshore corporate registries. LiberianPhoneBook.com Yellow pages. |
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Destination Liberia - Country GuidesDiscover Liberia, Counties: Bomi, Bong, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, Lofa, Margibi, Maryland, Montserrado, Nimba, River Cess, River Gee, and Sinoe.Bong Town Community Site about Liberia and the mining town Bong. Liberia Images and background information by Kevin McNulty. Liberian Online A Liberia portal site with the most comprehensive information about Liberia on the net. Liberian Post Independent and non-political Internet Magazine, dedicated to the promotion of Liberia in west Africa. Coalition of Progressive Liberians, COPLA A voice of the Liberian diaspora. More Information about Liberia Friends of Liberia A network of people who care about the citizens of Africa's oldest republic. Humanitarian Information Centre (HIC) HIC page about its work and with county profiles for Liberia. UNDP in Liberia UN site about its work and the situation in Liberia. |
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EducationCuttington University CollegeOfficial website of the college with its history, its current situation, and future, news and announcements are included. University of Liberia The new website of the university. |
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Environment & NatureA Voice for the Forest and Its PeopleSilas Kpanan’Ayoung Siakor exposed evidence that former Liberia President Charles Taylor used the profits of unchecked, rampant logging to pay the costs of a brutal 14-year civil war that left 150 000 people dead. Liberia Environmental Watch (LEW) NGO advocates for the protection and restoration of Liberia’s environment. Save My Future Foundation (SAMFU) SAMFU's mission is to facilitate and promote participatory community-based sustainable natural and human resource management and development in Liberia. Sustainable Development Institute SDI a NGO focuses on natural resources and promotes equity in the sharing of benefits derived from resource exploitation. |
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HistoryThe African-American Mosaic: ColonizationRecords of the American Colonization Society (1817-1964), formed to send free African-Americans to Africa. In 1822, the society established on the west coast of Africa a colony that in 1847 became the independent nation of Liberia. Bits of History of Liberia American-Liberian history. Discussion of Current Liberian History Press releases and articles of current Liberian history (last update Dec. 2000). Liberia: Past and Present of Africa's Oldest Republic Comprehensive site about Liberia and Liberia's history until today. Virtual Library: History Liberia Page with links to online resources related to Liberia's history. |
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