Liberia - Wikipedia
WEBLiberia (/ l aɪ ˈ b ɪər i ə / ⓘ), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest.
Liberia | History, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Liberia, a country along the coast of western Africa, is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, and the Atlantic Ocean. It is the only Black state in Africa never subjected to colonial rule and is Africa’s oldest republic. Its capital city is Monrovia, named after U.S. President James Monroe.
Liberia country profile - BBC News
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Liberia country profile. 13 February. Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, but it became known in the 1990s for its long-running, ruinous civil wars and its role in a rebellion in neighbouring...
History of Liberia - Wikipedia
WEBRepublic of Liberia. Liberia is a country in West Africa founded by free people of color from the United States. The emigration of African Americans, both freeborn and recently emancipated, was funded and organized by the American Colonization Society (ACS).
Liberia - World Factbook Glyph
WEBLiberia’s high fertility rate of nearly 5 children per woman and large youth cohort – more than 60% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2020 – will sustain a high dependency ratio for many years to come. Significant progress has been made in preventing child deaths, despite a lack of health care workers and infrastructure. ...
History of Liberia | Events, People, Dates, Map, & Facts
WEBDec 8, 2020 · History of Liberia, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Liberia. The country is located in western Africa along the Atlantic coast. Liberia’s terrain ranges from the low and sandy coastal plains to rolling hills …
Liberia - BBC News
WEBProvides an overview of Liberia, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
Liberia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Liberia is a low-income country that relies heavily on foreign assistance and remittances from the diaspora. It is richly endowed with water, mineral resources, forests, and a climate favorable to agriculture. Its principal exports are iron ore, rubber, diamonds, and gold. Palm oil and cocoa are emerging as new export products.
Liberia Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Economic Overview. Liberia’s economy expanded by 4.7% in 2023. The expansion in 2023 was driven mainly by mining, specifically gold production. Growth in the primary sector was sluggish – 1.4% as output of key agricultural products such as rubber and crude palm oil declined during the year.
Liberia | United Nations Development Programme
WEBUNDP has been working in Liberia since 1977 in peace and in crisis times. UNDP is committed to helping Liberia achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) as well as the country’s national development priorities as set out in its newest Pro-Poor Development Agenda.
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