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
WEB3 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.
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).
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WEBApr 17, 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.
History of Liberia | Events, People, Dates, Map, & Facts
WEBMar 22, 2024 · 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 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.
Liberia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 14, 2021 · 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. Beginning in the 15th century, European traders began establishing outposts along the Liberian coast.
Liberia - The World Factbook
WEBLiberia - The World Factbook. Country Summary. PDF. Introduction. Background. Freed slaves from the US began being settled in what is today Liberia in 1822. By 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. A military coup in 1980 ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule followed by a civil war.
Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting - BBC
WEBMar 15, 2023 · Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting. The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.
Liberia summary | Britannica
WEBLiberia, officially Republic of Liberia, Republic, western Africa. Area: 37,466 sq mi (97,036 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 5,498,000. Capital: Monrovia.
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