Liberia
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Capital
Monrovia
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Local time
19:53
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Population
4.19 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+231
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Currency
$ LRD (dollar)
Liberia
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Capital
Monrovia
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Local time
19:53
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Population
4.19 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+231
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Currency
$ LRD (dollar)
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Petrol price
€ 0.91 pl
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Precipitation
2 391mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
111 370 km2
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Protected Area
3%
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Forest Area
43%
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Agricultural area
28%
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Annual air passengers
33 700
Population
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Ethnicity
indigenous African tribes
Americo-Liberians - 2 %
Congo People - 2 %
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Religion
traditional - 40 %
Christian - 40 %
Islam - 20 %
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Languages
English - 20 %
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Armed Forces
2 050
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Alcohol consumption
5.2 l/person
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Smoking
27.6%
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Diabetes
2.3%
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Malaria
246%
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Tuberculosis
308 per 100k
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HIV
1.6%
Economy
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Industries
rubber processing, palm oil processing, timber, diamonds
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Agriculture
rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (manioc), palm oil, sugarcane, bananas, sheep
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Natural Resources
iron ore, timber, diamonds, gold, hydropower
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Natural Resources
iron ore, timber, diamonds, gold, hydropower
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Renewable Energy
89%
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CO2 Emissions
935kt
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Ease of Business
172 (Best=1, Worst=200)
What not to do when visiting Liberia
Liberia Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting.
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Liberia Don’t photograph military installations, air and seaports, and government buildings - it’s prohibited.
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Liberia Don’t be surprised by touching during the conversation - it’s very common.
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Did you know?
Liberia’s capital Monrovia is one of two capital cities named after U.S presidents, in this case James Monroe. The other is Washington D.C.
Liberia Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes. Malaria is still an issue in Liberia.
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Liberia Don’t forget consensual same-sex sexual relations are criminalised.
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Liberia Don’t ignore the power of the Atlantic ocean - strong rip currents occur. Always be cautious when thinking about a swim.
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Tell us your experience
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Liberia Don’t forget the rainy season takes place between May and November.
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