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Liberia Capital: Monrovia Population: 3,042,004 The Geography of Liberia Total Size: 111,370 square km Size Comparison: slightly larger than Tennessee Geographical Coordinates: 6 30 N, 9 30 W World Region: Africa General Terrain: mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Mount Wuteve 1,380 m Climate: tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers The People of Liberia Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: English 20% (official), some 20 ethnic group languages, of which a few can be written and are used in correspondence Independence: 26 July 1847 National Holiday: Independence Day, 26 July (1847) Nationality: Liberian(s) Religions: indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20% Economy of Liberia Major Industries: rubber processing, palm oil processing, timber, diamonds Agricultural Products: rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), palm oil, sugarcane, bananas; sheep, goats; timber Natural Resources: iron ore, timber, diamonds, gold, hydropower Major Exports: rubber, timber, iron, diamonds, cocoa, coffee Major Imports: fuels, chemicals, machinery, transportation equipment, manufactured goods; foodstuffs Currency: Liberian dollar (LRD) National GDP: $2,755,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $910,000,000 Brief History of Liberia: Settlement of freed slaves from the US in what is today Liberia began in 1822; by 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. William TUBMAN, president from 1944-71, did much to promote foreign investment and to bridge the economic, soc Back to Geography Home Page

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