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Liberia (/ 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.
Jun 8, 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.
v. t. e. 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).
Feb 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 freed...
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 and dissected plateau further inland.
Aug 16, 2023 · This August marks twenty years of peace in Liberia following the end of the brutal civil war there, followed by a successful democratic transition. In this blog, the UN Resident Coordinator in...
Liberia is a country in Southwest Africa, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Except for the coast, most of Liberia is low mountains, with an altitude of 300 metres (980 ft) to 500 metres (1,600 ft) above sea level. The coastal region is full of swamps, and reaches 30 kilometres (19 mi) to 50 kilometres (31 mi) inland.
Jun 13, 2024 · 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. Beginning in the 15th century, European traders began establishing outposts along the Liberian coast.
Dec 14, 2021 · 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. Beginning in the 15th century, European traders began establishing outposts along the Liberian coast.
22 Jan 2024. Liberia moves from youngest elected leader to oldest. Can Joseph Boakai, 79, change Liberia's fortunes, as he takes over from ex-footballer George Weah? Africa. 10 Jan 2024....
