Meaning of Country's name
|
"the Land of Trees" |
Capital
|
Monrovia |
Largest Cities
|
Monrovia and Ajdabiyah |
Population
|
3,955,000 (est.2009) |
Country Code
|
231 |
Internet Country Code
|
.lr |
Area
|
43,000 mi² (111,369 km²) |
Area-Comparative
|
Slightly larger than Tennessee |
Bordering Countries
|
Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cote d'Ivoire |
Date of Founding (Current State)
|
July 26, 1847 |
Type of Government
|
Presidential Republic |
Languages Spoken
|
English, Kpelle, Vai, Bassa, Kru, Grebo, Kissi, Gola, Loma |
Religions Practiced
|
Christian, Muslim, Islam, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Baha'i, atheist |
GDP per Capita
|
$424 (est.2009) (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate
|
7.1% (est.2008) |
Top Exports
|
Rubber, Rice, Petroleum, Iron Ore, Coffee |
National Holidays
|
New Year's Day - Jan. 1, Armed Forces Day - Feb. 11, Decoration Day, JJ Roberts' Birthday - Mar. 15, National Redemption Day, Fast and Prayer Day, National Unification Day, Africa Day, Independence Day, Flag Day, Thanksgiving Day, President Tubman's Birthday - Nov. 29, Christmas - Dec. 25 |
Money Currency
|
Liberian dollar |
National Sportsms
|
National Basketball Team, National Football Team, and have participated in the Olympics |
Random Fact
|
Monrovia, the capital of Liberia was named after the American president James Monroe |
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