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Lessons and Reflections on the Past Present and the Future from Liberia

Facts About Liberia

• Full name: Republic of Liberia
• Population: 3.8 million (UN, 2007)
• Capital: Monrovia
• Area: 99,067 sq km (38,250 sq miles)
• Languages: English, 16 African languages belonging to the Mande, Kwa or Mel linguistic groups
• Major religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
• Life expectancy: 45 years (men), 47 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Liberian dollar (L$) = 100 cents
• Main exports: Diamonds, iron ore, rubber, timber, coffee, cocoa
• GNI per capita: US $130 (World Bank, 2006)
• Internet domain: .lr
• International dialling code: +231

• The Inquirer - private daily
• Daily Observer - private
• The News - private daily
• The Analyst - private daily
• The Heritage - private weekly
• Poll Watch - private daily

• Clar TV - private
• Power TV - private
• Real TV - private

• ELBC - state-run, operated by Liberian Broadcasting System
• Star Radio - FM and shortwave station, operated in partnership with Swiss-based Hirondelle Foundation
• UNMIL Radio - operated by United Nations mission
• Kiss FM - private Monrovia station
• Radio Veritas - Catholic station
• ELWA - Christian station
• Sky FM - private Monrovia station

News agency

Liberian News Agency

        County - Capital

1. Bomi - Tubmanburg

2. Bong - Gbarnga'
3. Gbarpolu - Bopolu
4. Grand Bassa - Buchanan
5. Grand Cape Mount - Robertsport
6. Grand Gedeh - Zwedru
7. Grand Kru - Barclayville
8. Lofa - Voinjama
9. Margibi - Kakata
10. Maryland - Harper
11. Montserrado - Bensonville
12. Nimba - Sanniquellie
13. Rivercess - Rivercess
14. River Gee - Fish Town
15. Sinoe - Greenville