LIBERIA – Country Information

Population:
Liberia has a population of 5,073,296 as of 2020.

Size:
11,367 sq km / 4,389 sq mi (slightly smaller than Connecticut)

Capital City:
The capital city, Monrovia, is the largest city and port in Liberia and is located on the island of Bushrod.

Ethnic Groups:
20.3% Kpelle
13.4% Bassa
10% Grebo
8% Gio
7.9% Mano
10.4% Other

Religion:
85.6% Christian
12.2% Muslim
2.2% Other / Nonreligious

Languages:
English

There are over 20 languages also commonly spoken in Liberia.

Geography:
Liberia is located on the western coast of Africa, consisting largely of coastal lands with low mountains in the northwest.

Economy:
Liberia’s economy is mostly made up of agriculture as well as a large commercial fishing industry. Despite this, Liberia is a low income country that is dependent on foreign aid.

Interesting Fact:
Liberia is the only country in Africa that was not subjected to colonial rule and is one of Africa’s oldest republics.

Important Facts:
The Portuguese made contact in Liberia in 1461 and traded with Europeans, with the of the British. Liberia escaped colonization.