Liberia is located on the western coast of Africa. It was founded in 1821 as the first African country established by the United States to be a home for freed African American slaves. Liberia has a population of around 4 million people, most of whom live below the poverty line given that it is one of the poorest countries in the world. The capital and largest city is Monrovia, and English is the official language. Popular tourist destinations include Monrovia, Careysburg, Blo Degbo Rock, Providence Island, and Mount Nimba.

1. Liberia
Brianna Campbell

2. Where is Liberia?
Liberia is located on the
western coast of Africa

3. Facts
Population: 3,989,703
Capital: Monrovia
Nationality: Liberian(s)
Religion: Christian (85.6%), Muslim (12.2%),
Traditional (0.6%), Other (0.2%), None (1.4%)
Official Language: English

4. Founding
 Colonization began in the 18th century
 Officially founded as a country in 1821
 The only country in Africa founded by the
United States while occupied by native
Africans
 Represented the intersection of America's
racial conflict and foreign policy

5. Immigration
 Net immigration rate: -0.9 migrants/1,000
population
 Liberia is in the process of bettering its
government and encourages immigration

6. History
 The Lone Star: The Story of Liberia
When freedom raised her glowing form
On Montserrado's verdant heights
She set within the dome of night
Midst low'ring skies and thunderstorm --
The star of liberty.
Quick summary on the history of
Liberia:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalc
onnections/liberia/essays/history/

7. Modern Liberia
 Liberia is one of the poorest countries in
the world, with a vast majority of the
people living below the poverty line and
the official unemployment rate at 85
percent. Even so, Liberians are welcoming
and friendly, and respond well to smiles
and attempts to get to know them

8. Popular Spots
 Monrovia
 Careysburg (historic town)
 Blo Degbo Rock
 Providence Island
 Lake Piso
 Mount Nimba
 Buchanan

9. Holidays & Festivals
Christmas Day
New Years Day
National Independence Day
Easter
Eid al Fitr
Monrovia Children’s Day Festival
Eid al Fitr

10. Why You Should Live In Liberia
 Liberia is a country
with beautiful
scenery
 Living in Monrovia is
safe and has an
abundance of fresh
fish and produce

11. Continued
 Liberia's economy is up and coming
 Life in Liberia is very similar to the United
States (currency, clothes, arcitechture)
 Less racial injustices

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<http://www.indexmundi.com/liberia/demographics_profile.html>.
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