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Description Settlement of freed slaves from the US in what is today Liberia began in 1822; by 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. William TUBMAN, president from 1944-71, did much to promote foreign investment and to bridge the economic, social, and political gaps between the descendents of the original settlers and the inhabitants of the interior. In 1980, a military coup led by Samuel DOE ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule. In December 1989, Charles TAYLOR launched a rebellion against DOE's regime that led to a prolonged civil war in which DOE himself was killed. A period of relative peace in 1997 allowed for elections that brought TAYLOR to power, but major fighting resumed in 2000. An August 2003, peace agreement ended the war and prompted the resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR, who was exiled to Nigeria. After two years of rule by a transitional government, democratic elections in late 2005 brought President Ellen JOHNSON SIRLEAF to power. The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), which maintains a strong presence throughout the country, completed a disarmament program for former combatants in late 2004, but the security situation is still volatile and the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country remains sluggish. Facts and Figures Official Name The Republic of Liberia Capital City Monrovia Population 3,042.004 Languages English (official) and numerous tribal languages Official Currency Liberian Dollar Religions Local beliefs, Christian, Muslim Land Area 96,320 sq km (37,189 sq miles)

Maps Large (color) map here African Continent (printable) here African Continent by WorldAtlas, here African Outline Map here Liberia Outline Map here Liberia Map, CIA version here Liberia Maps, University of Texas here Recommended Links Liberia (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here PASSPORTS - TRAVEL VISAS NOTE: Before making your travel plans to any worldwide destination, we strongly recommend you authenticate important details regarding all passport and visa requirements. The experienced people at Travel Visa Pro can answer all of your questions! Climate Liberia is tropical - hot and humid; the dry season is winter with hot days and cool to cold nights; summers are cloudy and wet with frequent heavy showers.

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