Country Guide • Liberia
Liberia is located on the south western coast of Africa. It is bound by Sierra Leone to the north west, Guinea to the north, Ivory Coast to the east and north east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
| Official Name | Republic of Liberia |
|---|---|
| Area | 111,370km² (43,000mile²) |
| Population | 3,317,000 |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population per mile² | 77 |
| Capital City | Monrovia |
| Religions | 68% Christians, 18% follow local native tribal beliefs and 14% Muslims |
| Language | English (official) and tribal dialects |
| Government | Republic |
| Currency | Liberian Dollar |
| GDP | $3.6 billion |
| GDP per Head | $1,100 |
| Natural Resources | Iron ore, timber, diamonds and gold |
| Land Use | Arable Land 2% |
| Agriculture | Rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), palm oil, sugarcane, bananasand livestock inc. sheep, goats and timber |
| Industry | Diamonds, rubber processing, palm oil processing and timber |
| Tourism | None - See Visas |
| Natural Hazards | Dust-laden harmattan winds blow from the Sahara (December to March), Tornadoes during wet season |
| Health Risks | Current Situation in Liberia |
| Climate | Liberia has a tropical climate with two wet seasons in the south east and one wet season from May - October for the rest of the country. The climate is characterised by constant high temperatures and abundant rainfall. High humidity is common during the wet season. Average annual rainfall in Monrovia is 163 inches and average temperature ranges are from 22°C - 27°C all year |
| Time | GMT/UTC hours - No UTC/GMT offset |
| National Days | July 26 |
| Visas | The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to Liberia. The security situation is volatile and flights out of Liberia are intermittent. There are reports of looting and shelling throughout Monronvia |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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