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Counties in Liberia : Bomi, Bong, Grand Bassa, Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, Lofa, Margibi, Maryland, Montserrado, Nimba, River Cess, River Gee, and Sinoe.

Located on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire.

Capital City of Liberia : Monrovia. 


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Hotels in Liberia

 
Hotels in Monrovia and Simoe.

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 

 Mamba Point Hotel, Monrovia
 Hotel Africa, Monrovia
 Holiday Inn, Monrovia
 El Meson Hotel, Monrovia

 Kailondo International Guest House, Monrovia

National Parks

 Sapo National Park  -  located in Sinoe
Some of the animals to be found in the park are the pigmy hippopotamus, forest elephants, bongo antelopes, Columbus monkeys, chimpanzees, leopards, crocodiles and the Jenkink's duiker. The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) manages the park.

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Travel Guides Liberia / Related Books

The Rough Guide to West Africa -  Jim Hudgens, Richard Trillo
This guide to West Africa explores all the visitable countries in West Africa, from Mauritania and the Cape Verde Islands in the west, to Niger and Cameroon in the east. The colour introductory essay highlights the regions attractions, picks out the various route and travel options and touches on some of the great range of cultural and scenic impressions that any visit will make. Each chapter covers the relevant country with attention to detail, including special attention to the practicalities of travel, thoroughly researched hotel and restaurant listings, and a carefully researched background on wildlife and the environment, culture, history, politics and music.
Paperback 1296 pages (November 27, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843531186.
West Africa - Lonely Planet Regional Guide -  Alex Newton, Mary Fitzpatrick (Editor)
This guide to West Africa has sections capturing the region's vibrant arts and people, an introduction to the sounds and rhythms of West Africa's music, and a guide to the region's main languages.
Paperback 896 pages (October 2002); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740592492.
Dangerous Destinations -  Andrew Duncan, Michel Opatowski
This pocket guide for the serious traveller or journalist covers the world's most dangerous travel destinations, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Each destination has a concise, but detailed, historical background to the causes of conflict, with information about what has happened, what is currently happening, attempts to resolve the situation and what the future may hold. The authors do not attempt to criticize or offer answers, concentrating instead on the advantages and disadvantages of possible options. They also assess the likelihood of violence spreading from the original outbreak. Advice on travel safety from organizations such as the Foreign Office and Commonwealth Office is supported with maps of the area and a comprehensive list of useful websites for further information. This book should also appeal to the general reader.
Paperback 288 pages (November 14, 2002); Publisher: Sutton Publishing; Language: English; ISBN: 0750929782.

Transport / How to travel to Liberia

 Roberts International Airport (RIA), 37 miles from Monrovia in Margibi County, is Liberia's premier airport, although the James Spriggs Payne Airport still operates flights from all over West Africa.

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 MICAT  -  Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism
The coastline is characterized by powerful surf, rocky cliffs and lagoons. It makes access from the Atlantic Ocean difficult, except at the modern ports. The flat coastal plain consists of forest and savannah. The interior hills and mountain ranges, with altitudes of 180-360m, form part of an extended peneplain, covered by evergreen (in the south) or semi-deciduous (in the north) rain forests. The northern highlands contain Liberia's greatest elevations, which include the Nimba mountains, reaching 1,752m above sea-level, and the Wologisi range, reaching 1,381m. The descent from the higher to the lower belts of the highlands is characterized by rapids and waterfalls.

 Monrovia  -  Capital City of Liberia; port on the Atlantic Ocean at the St. Paul River
Monrovia was first settled in 1822 by the American Colonization Society as a haven for freed slaves from the United States and the British West Indies and was named for James Monroe, then President of the United States. See Monrovia Map.

 Bomi  -  cc Tubmanburg
Districts in Bomi : Dewoin, Klay, and Mecca. 
 Bong  -  central part of Liberia, named after Mount Bong  -  cc Gbarnga 
Districts in Bong : Fuamah, Jorquelleh, Kokoyah, Panta-Kpa, Salala, Sanayea, Suakoko, Zota. 
 Gbarpolu  -  cc Bopolu
Districts in Gbarpolu : Belleh, Bopolu, Bokomu, Kongba, and Gbarma.
 Grand Bassa  -  cc Buchanan
Districts in Grand Bassa : District 1,District 2, District 3, District 4, District de Owensgrove, and District de St. John River.
 Grand Cape Mount  -  cc Robertsport
Districts in Grand Cape Mount : Commonwealth, Garwula, Gola Konneh, Porkpa, and Tewor.
 Grand Gedeh  -  cc Zwedru
Districts in Gedeh : Gbarzon, Konobo, and Tchien.
 Grand Kru  -  cc Barclayville
Districts in Grand Kru : Buah, Lower Kru Coast, Sasstown, and Upper Kru Coast.
 Lofa  -  northernmost Liberian county  -  cc Voinjama 
With Mount Wuteve, the highest mountain in Liberia.
Districts in Lofa : Foya, Kolahun, Salayea, Vahun, Voinjama, and Zorzor.
 Margibi  -  cc Kakata
Districts in Margibi : Firestone, Gibi, Kakata, and Mambah-Kaba.
 Maryland  -  cc Harper
Districts in Maryland : Barrobo and Pleebo / Sodeken.
 Montserrado  -  on the Atlantic coast of Liberia near the north-western end  -  cc Bensonville
Districts in Montserrado : Careysburg, Greater Monrovia, St. Paul River, and Todee.
 Nimba  -  northern region of Liberia  - cc Sanniquellie
Second largest county in Liberia in terms of population. Borders Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea.
Districts in Nimba : Gbehlageh, Saclepea, Sanniquelleh-Mahn, Tappita, Yarwein-Mehnsohnneh, and Zoegeh.
 River Cess  -  cc River Cess
Districts in River Cess : Morweh and Timbo.
 River Gee  -  cc Fish Town
Districts in River Gee : Gbeapo and Webbo.
 Sinoe  -  cc Greenville
Districts in Sinoe : Butaw, Dugbe River, Greenville, Jaedae Jaedepo, Juarzon, Kpayan, and Pyneston.

 Fort Norris
Fort Norris [ also called 'Ducor' ] is a landmark tourist attraction that has many historic monuments including statue of the Liberia's first President, Joseph Jenkins Roberts and other marble murals depicting transaction between the natives and settlers.
 Mount Nimba [ 1,752 m ]  -  mountain along the border of Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, and Guinea
The mountain is part of the Nimba Massif. See Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve.
 Mount Wuteve  -  highest mountain in Liberia
 Providence Island [ Montserrado ]
This is where the first slaves from the United States known as Americo-Liberians (or Congos) landed in 1822 and settled temporarily. It is currently used as a place of recreation and folkdance amusement.

 Liberian Post  -  independent non-political website
 Radio in Liberia - Liberian Broadcasting Corporation
 University of Liberia  -  Al-Hassan Conteh's Page
 US Embassy Monrovia

Cuisine - Liberian Foods / Recipes

South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa 
By Elizabeth A. Jackson
Come and discover the rich and sultry blend of meats, tropical fruits, vegetables, grains, spices and oils that served as the foundation of West African life for centuries. The history of these lands is as rich as the spicy food. Learn about ancient empires and the origins of modern nations as you choose from a selection of 120 tempting dishes.
Paperback 204 pages (June 25, 1999); Publisher: Fantail
The Best of African Cooking - Manjase Banda, Robin Campbell (Editor)
This book has a collection of African recipes ranging from North, West, East, and Southern Africa. Only the best recipes were selected from the various African countries. The book has recipes from countries such as Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique and many others. The book has over 120 recipes with colour illustrations all using a variety of different ingredients from Africa.
Paperback 128 pages (January 29, 2004); Publisher: Esanjam; Language: English; ISBN: 0954682106
 African Recipes
 African Studies  -  The African Cookbook - Menus & Recipes from Africa

History of Liberia

Independence: 26 July 1847

Liberia, Africa's oldest republic came into existence as the result of treaties signed in 1821 between the aborigines and the American Colonization Society (ACS). Under these treaties, freed black slaves from the United States were to be resettled on this part of the African Continent along with 16 aboriginal tribes. Following the signing of the treaties, the first settlers landed on the historic Providence Island in January 1822. The settlers moved to the mainland where they settled along with subsequent groups of settlers of African descent including some people from the West Indies and the Congo.

 Liberia's History  -  Wikipedia

Music, Culture & Entertainment

Traditional Liberian music utilizes such typical West African elements as ululation, vocal repetition, call-and -response and polyrhythms. Traditional music is performed at weddings, naming ceremonies, royal events and other special occasions, as well as ordinary children's songs, work songs and lullabies.

 Culture of Liberia
 Religion
There are more than 30 Christian denominations and sects in Liberia. There is large Muslim community, which in some areas is as large or larger than that of the Christian. Most people still practice animism.

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