LiberiaBrianna Campbell

Where is Liberia?

Liberia is located on the

western coast of Africa

FactsPopulation: 3,989,703

Capital: Monrovia

Nationality: Liberian(s)

Religion: Christian (85.6%), Muslim (12.2%),

Traditional (0.6%), Other (0.2%), None (1.4%)

Official Language: English

Founding

Colonization began in the 18th century

Officially founded as a country in 1821

The only country in Africa founded by the

United States while occupied by native

Africans

Represented the intersection of America's

racial conflict and foreign policy

Immigration

Net immigration rate: -0.9 migrants/1,000

population

Liberia is in the process of bettering its

government and encourages immigration

History The Lone Star: The Story of Liberia

When freedom raised her glowing form

On Montserrado's verdant heights

She set within the dome of night

Midst low'ring skies and thunderstorm --

The star of liberty.

Quick summary on the history of Liberia: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/liberia/essays/history/

Modern Liberia

Liberia is one of the poorest countries in

the world, with a vast majority of the

people living below the poverty line and

the official unemployment rate at 85

percent. Even so, Liberians are welcoming

and friendly, and respond well to smiles

and attempts to get to know them

Popular Spots

Monrovia

Careysburg (historic town)

Blo Degbo Rock

Providence Island

Lake Piso

Mount Nimba

Buchanan

Holidays & Festivals

Christmas Day

New Years Day

National Independence Day

Easter

Eid al Fitr

Monrovia Children’s Day Festival

Eid al Fitr

Why You Should Live In Liberia Liberia is a country

with beautiful

scenery

Living in Monrovia is

safe and has an

abundance of fresh

fish and produce

Continued

Liberia's economy is up and coming

Life in Liberia is very similar to the United

States (currency, clothes, arcitechture)

Less racial injustices

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