Liberia

Liberia Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Liberia
Common NameLiberia – /laɪˈbɪr.i.ə/
NationalityLiberian(s) – noun, Liberian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1847
Administrative Divisions15 counties
Total Population5.5 million (#120) with 53.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasMonrovia (capital city)
Major LanguagesEnglish (official) 20%, around 20 ethnic group languages
Electricity Access29.8% of total population
Internet Access34% of total population
CurrencyLiberian Dollars (LRD)
Real GDP (PPP)$7.4 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$1,400 (#222) – 2021 estimate
Total Area111,369 sq km / 43,000 sq mi (#104) with 13.5% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Western Africa
Bordering CountriesGuinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone
Bordering Water BodiesNorth Atlantic Ocean

National Anthem: “All Hail, Liberia Hail!”