Liberia: flag, capital and facts
Liberia is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Monrovia. Population — 5,612,817. Area — 111,369 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Liberia
Like the US flag, but with a single star.
The capital of Liberia — Monrovia
Monrovia is the capital of Liberia. Monrovia is named after US President Monroe.
Facts about Liberia
- Official name
- Republic of Liberia
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 5,612,817
- Area
- 111,369 km²
- Currency
- LRD ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 6.5°, -9.5°
How to remember the name
The nameLiberia means 'liberty' — a country founded by freed slaves.
Did you know?
Monrovia is the only foreign capital named after a US president.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Liberia — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Africa
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