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Liberia (New Lat.,=place of freedom), officially Republic of Liberia, republic (2005 est. pop. 3,482,000), 43,000 sq mi (111,370 sq km), W Africa. Liberia fronts on the Atlantic Ocean for some 350 mi (560 km) on the southwest and is bordered on the northwest by Sierra Leone, on the north by Guinea, and on the east by Côte d'Ivoire. Monrovia is the capital, largest city, main port, and commercial center. Land and People Liberia can be divided into three distinct topographical areas. First, a flat coastal plain of some 10 to 50 mi (16-80 km), with creeks, lagoons, and mangrove swamps;... Read more

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Liberia Basic Data Official Country Name: Republic of Liberia Region (Map name): Africa Population: 3,225,837 Language...Background & General Characteristics The Republic of Liberia is slightly larger than the state of Tennessee in the United... Read more

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LIBERIA Republic of Liberia CAPITAL: Monrovia FLAG: The national flag, dating from 1847, consists...blue field 5 stripes deep in the upper left corner. ANTHEM: All Hail, Liberia, Hail. MONETARY UNIT: The Liberian dollar (l$) of 100 cents was linked... Read more

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