Cool facts about Liberia

Posted on Aug 30, 2025 / Travel

Liberia was founded in 1822 by freed African-American slaves and became independent in 1847.
It’s Africa’s first republic with a constitution modeled after the U.S. system.
The Liberian flag has 11 stripes and a single star, resembling the U.S. flag.
Monrovia, the capital, is named after U.S. President James Monroe.
Liberia has one of the largest remaining rainforests in West Africa.
The country produces a lot of natural rubber and iron ore.
Liberia has a rich tradition of storytelling, music, and dance that’s central to its culture.
The Vai script, created in Liberia, is one of the few indigenous writing systems in Africa.
Liberia’s coastline stretches over 580 km with beautiful, less crowded beaches.

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