Map of Liberia

Liberia

• Population: 3.6 million (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Monrovia
• Area: 99,067 sq km (38,250 sq miles)
• Languages: English, 29 African languages belonging to the Mande, Kwa or Mel linguistic groups
• Major religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
• Life expectancy: 41 years (men), 43 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Liberian dollar (L$) = 100 cents
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