Liberia
Capital
Monrovia
Population
~5.2 million
Currency
Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Christianity, Islam, Traditional beliefs
- Climate
- Tropical monsoon; hot and humid with a rainy season (May to October)
Culture & History
Known for: being founded by freed American slaves, its civil wars, and Ebola outbreaks
Also famous for: beaches, Sapo National Park, and history
Food: Rice and pepper soup
Brief History
Founded by freed American slaves in 1822; experienced civil wars in the late 20th century; faces challenges with poverty and development