Liberia
West African coastal nation founded by freed people, with rainforests and the capital Monrovia
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Hello! I'm Amy! Liberia sits on West Africa's Atlantic coast. Monrovia is the capital, and rainforest fills much of the country.
Quick Facts About Liberia
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Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Monrovia, named after U.S. President James Monroe. People say "Hello." English is the official language, and the currency is the Liberian dollar.
Rainforest covers much of the land, and the coast has sandy beaches. Liberia was founded in the 1800s by people who had been freed from slavery, and its flag's stripes and star echo that history.
Map of Liberia
Flag of Liberia
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Liberia.
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✨Did You Know?
Monrovia is named after U.S. President James Monroe
Liberia's flag uses stripes and a single star
English is the official language
What Makes Liberia Special?
Atlantic Coast
Beaches and ports line the shore.
Rainforest
Dense forest covers large areas inland.
Monrovia
The capital, named after James Monroe.
Star and Stripes Flag
The flag remembers Liberia's founding story.
English
English is the official language.
Football
Football is loved nationwide.
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