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 Republic of Liberia is on the shores of North
Atlantic ocean, located between Cote d’Ivoire and
Sierra Leon. The
country has had a long independent existence but the problems are from
fissures with in. The Liberians belong to several tribal groups and the
descendants of former slaves in America and the Caribbeans.
Liberia is
a poor country with rich natural resources. They
are rich in Iron ore , Timber, diamonds and gold. They
have sufficient electric power generation
as well. But they have had little time to consolidate their wealth for
the betterment of the people due the civil unrest.
The civil war in 1989 – 1996
shattered the economy and the whole infrastructure.
Railway lines were scrapped due to
long disuse; Highways deteriorated due to
lack of maintenance.
Now 80% of
the total population of 3.2 million people
live below poverty line. Average life expectancy is low and adult
literacy is only 38%. About 9% of the
adult population is HIV infected.
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Capital: Monrovia
Area: 111 370 km²
Population: 2 245 000
Currency: 1 US$ = 1.0 Lib.$
Languages: English, Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Am
Ethnic groups: Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Am
Religions: Christian 60%, Muslim 20%
H of S: Charles Taylor ‘97
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