Liberia: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Liberia

Liberia is a country in Western Africa. Its capital is Monrovia. It covers about 111,369 km² (43,000 sq mi). The official language is English. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Liberia at a glance

Official name
Republic of Liberia
Capital
Monrovia
Region
Western Africa (Africa)
Area
111,369 km² (43,000 sq mi)
Official language
English
Currency
Liberian dollar ($)
People
Liberian
Calling code
+231
Internet domain
.lr
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.

Liberia is in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.

Liberia uses the Liberian dollar ($).

The official language of Liberia is English.

Liberia borders Guinea, Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).