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LIBERIA, West Africa
Robertsport is a town located in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia, on the west coast of Africa. It is situated on the Atlantic coast, approximately 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia. Robertsport is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and rich history, including its significance as a former slave trade hub. Today, it is a popular destination for surfers, nature lovers, and those interested in exploring Liberia's cultural heritage.
Robertsport is known for its surfing, with some of the best surf breaks in West Africa. It has long waves that peel along the coast in arcs, and a community-run surf club.
Kpatawee is a town located in Bong County, Liberia. It is situated in the central part of the country, approximately 120 miles (193 km) northwest of Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia.
Kpatawee is known for its lush tropical forests, rivers, and waterfalls, and is home to the Kpatawee Waterfall, a popular tourist attraction in Liberia.
Ce Ce Beach offers miles of a warm sandy beach, restaurants, bars, and entertainment located in Monrovia, Liberia
Brief history of Liberia, West Africa
In 1822 a settlement of freed U.S. slaves created Liberia in Western Africa.
By 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic.
A military coup in 1980 ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule followed by a civil war.
The war resulted in the deaths of approximately 250,000 people and devastated Liberia's economy.
A 2003 peace agreement ended the war and free elections were held in 2005.
2006: Ellen Johnson was elected as Liberia’s president, making her Africa's first elected female head of state. Her leadership brought stability and economy growth.
2018: Former international footballer George Weah was elected president.
2024: Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia’s new president for a 6 year term in January, 2024. With his long career in politics, Liberians expect Boakai to follow through with his campaign promises in creating jobs, improving the economy, and fighting corruption.
Climate
The climate is warm and humid year-round, especially around the coast. Hot dry winds from the Sahara brings a dry season from November to April. The rainy season from May to October. It can vary up to a month due to deforestation and drought in the region.
Annual temperatures range between 65° F (18° C) in the northern highlands to 80° F (27° C) along the coast.
Liberia has three main geographic regions: A narrow, sandy strip of coastal lagoons and mangrove swamps, inland rolling hills covered with tropical forest, and plateaus that rise to low mountains in the northeast
People and Society
Population: 5,506,280 (2023 estimate)
Ethnic Groups
Languages
English 20% (official language),
20 ethnic group languages few of which can be written or used in correspondence
Religions
Liberia's constitution states that there is no state religion.
However, the country's population is religiously diverse
About 40 percent practice Christianity or Christian beliefs blended with traditional indigenous religion.
Another 40 percent practice only the traditional indigenous religions and about 20 percent are Muslim.
The largest Christian denomination is Methodist.
Foreign missionary groups include Baptists, Catholics, and the Jehovah's Witnesses
Capital
Monrovia, founded in 1822 is named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe, a prominent supporter of the colonization of Liberia. 29% of the population lives in the capital. Monrovia is the country's economic, financial and cultural center; its economy is primarily centered on its harbor and as the government seat.
Economy
The long civil war has destroyed most of the country's infrastructure. There is food scarcity, especially in rural areas; high poverty and inflation; bad recession prior to COVID-19 due to Ebola crisis; growing government debt. Liberia has the longest continuously operated rubber plantation; mining (iron ore and gold), rubber processing, palm oil processing, and diamond mining. The country currently has an approximate 85 percent unemployment rate, the worst in the world. The average literacy rate for Liberia is only about 40 percent. The Liberian Dollar and the US Dollar are used as currency.
Agricultural products
Cassava, sugar cane, palm oil, rice, bananas, vegetables,
plantains, rubber, taro, maize.
