Liberia
Liberia is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Westafrika
- Area
- 111,369 km²
- Population
- 5,731,206
- Language
- English
- Neighbours
- Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone
Did you know?
- History
Liberia was founded from 1822 by freed slaves from the United States and became independent in 1847 — Africa’s first republic.
- Oddities
Its flag deliberately resembles the American one, but with only a single star.
- Economy
Liberia maintains one of the world’s largest ship registries; a substantial share of the global merchant fleet sails under the Liberian flag.
- History
In 2005 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected as the first woman head of state of an African country.
Frequently asked questions about Liberia
Monrovia is the capital of Liberia.
Liberia is in Africa.
Liberia has about 5,731,206 inhabitants.
Liberia covers about 111,369 km².
In Liberia people speak English.
Liberia borders: Ivory Coast, Guinea and Sierra Leone.