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Liberia

Africa · 5.3 million

About Liberia

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a sovereign country located in Africa, specifically within the Western Africa subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Monrovia, and the country is home to approximately 5.2 million people. In its native language, the country is known as “Liberia”. English serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Liberia. The official currency in circulation is the Liberian dollar ($), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Liberia is widely recognised for being founded by freed American slaves, its Star-Spangled-style flag and rubber plantations. People from Liberia are referred to as Liberian.

Geography & climate

Liberia covers approximately 111,369 km² of territory, making it a mid-sized country by land area. It shares land borders with 3 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Liberia sits in the Northern and Western Hemisphere, at roughly 6.5° N, 9.5° W. Standard civil time follows UTC year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Liberia can be summarised as: west african coast & forest with tropical & humid. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 5.2 million inhabitants, Liberia is a modestly populated country. The principal spoken language is English, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Citizens are formally known in English as Liberian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Liberian dollar ($) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Liberia should familiarise themselves with the capital, Monrovia, the local time zone (UTC), the local currency (Liberian dollar). The international dialling prefix is +231, which is required when phoning a Liberia number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .lr, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Liberia is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Liberia is generally classified within the Africa region and more specifically the Western Africa subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "West Africa" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Liberia shares land borders with 3 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

Founded in 1822 as a haven for freed African-American slaves, the capital reflects a US president's name, and the flag mirrors American Stars and Stripes.

Liberia in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Liberia appears as a tougher puzzle reserved for geography fans who can pick up subtler hints. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Liberia carries the personality tags “⭐ Freed-Slave Republic” and “🌳 Rubber Heritage”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Liberia to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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