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Embassy of SwedenMonrovia, Liberia

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Facts on Liberia

Official name: Republic of Liberia.
Capital city with population: Monrovia, 1,3 million people (2015).
Population: 5,250,187 (2022).
Total area: 111 370 Km2.
Form of government: Republic.
Head of State and Government: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai
Language: English is the official language. 16 local languages are used.
Ethnic groups: Kpelle 20%, Bassa 14%, Gio 8%, Kru 6%, 52% others
Religion: Christians 85%, Muslims 12%, 1,5% other religions, 1,5% non-religious.
Currency: Liberian dollars (American dollars is also commonly used).
Important export resources: Rubber, gold, iron ore and diamonds.
Memberships in international organizations: FN, AU, ECOWAS, African Development Bank, The Mano River Union.
BNP per capita: 755 USD (2022).

Last updated 09 Oct 2024, 4.11 PM