Liberia - Wikipedia
WEBLiberia (/ laɪˈbɪəriə / ⓘ), 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
WEBSep 25, 2024 — 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 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 Sierra Leone. Although founded by...
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 …
History of Liberia - Wikipedia
WEBLiberia 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 - The World Factbook
WEBSep 9, 2024 — Liberia. Africa. Page last updated: September 09, 2024. Photos of Liberia. view 8 photos. Introduction. Background. With 28 ethnic groups and languages, Liberia is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. For hundreds of years, the Mali and Songhai Empires claimed most of Liberia.
Liberia Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 — Liberia is a country in West Africa. It is located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres. The three countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ivory Coast bound Liberia to the northwest, north, and east respectively. The Atlantic Ocean borders Liberia to the south-southwest.
Liberia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 14, 2021 — In 1847, these settlers declared independence from the United States, writing their own constitution and establishing Africa’s first republic. Early in Liberia’s history, tensions arose between the Americo-Liberian …
Liberia - Colonialism, Civil War, Reconstruction | Britannica
WEBSep 25, 2024 — Liberia - Colonialism, Civil War, Reconstruction: This discussion focuses on Liberia from the 19th century. For a treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see western Africa.
A Brief History of the African Country of Liberia - ThoughtCo
WEBSep 9, 2020 — Official Name: Republic of Liberia. Location: West Africa coast between Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Atlantic Ocean. Population: 5,057,681 (as of 2020) Land Area: 43,000 square miles (111,369 square kilometres) Capital: Monrovia. Official Language: English.