Liberia - Learn, Explore and Travel
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The first inhabitants of the region which is now known as Liberia may have been Pygmies
Geography: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone
Climate: tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers
Terrain: mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast
The first inhabitants of the region which is now known as Liberia may have been Pygmies, or people of small size, referred to in Liberia as 'Jinna'. No recorded history can prove their existence, but they still play an important role in the oral history and the religious life of some of Liberia's tribes.
When the Golas, who are supposed to be the oldest of the Liberian tribes, travelled from the interior of Central Africa to this West African region they reportedly met these small-sized peoples,who were bushmen and who 'dwelt in caves and the hollows of large trees, and lived on fruits and roots of wild trees,' according to Liberian historian Abayomi Karnga.
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Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War [Hardcover]
Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War
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Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 2011:
"Leymah bore witness to the worst of humanity and helped bring Liberia out of the dark. Her memoir is a captivating narrative that will stand in history as testament to the power of women, faith and the spirit of our great country"
Capital of Liberia is Monrovia
Languages: English, 20 Ethnic Languages
This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President
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This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President
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In this stirring memoir, Sirleaf shares the story of her rise to power, including her early childhood; her experiences with abuse, imprisonment, and exile; and her fight for democracy and social justice. She reveals her determination to succeed in multiple worlds, from her studies in the United States to her work as an international bank executive, to campaigning in some of Liberia's most desperate and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is the tale of an outspoken political and social reformer who fought the oppression of dictators and championed change. By telling her story, Sirleaf encourages women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power, and gives us all hope that we can change the world.
The western African nation of Liberia was established in 1847.
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Liberia in Pictures (Visual Geography (Twenty-First Century))
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Keeping in mind that this book was written for the youth market it still makes a valuable book for learning about this African country.
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Liberia Travel, History and Culture
- Liberia History and Culture
- Liberia Travel, History and Culture
Liberia, which means "Land of the Free"
Liberia, which means "Land of the Free", was founded by freed slaves from the United States in 1820. These freed slaves, called Americo-Liberians, first arrived in Liberia and established a settlement in Christopolis, now Monrovia (named after U.S. President James Monroe), on February 6, 1820. This group of 86 immigrants formed the nucleus of the settler population of what became known as the Republic of Liberi
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Some Interesting Facts
The government of Liberia, modeled on the government of the United States, is a unitary constitutional republic and representative democracy as established by the Constitution. The government has three co-equal branches of government: executive, headed by the president; legislative, consisting of the bicameral Legislature of Liberia; and judicial, made up of the Supreme Court and several lower courts.
The highest point wholly within Liberia is Mount Wuteve at 4,724 feet (1,440 m) above sea level in the northwestern Liberia range of the West Africa Mountains and the Guinea Highlands
As of the 2008 national census, Liberia was home to 3,476,608 people
According to the 2008 National Census, 85.5% of the population practices Christianity. Muslims comprise 12.2% of the population
Liberia is one of only three countries, along with the United States and Burma, that does not officially use the International System of Units
The civil war destroyed approximately 95% of the country's healthcare facilities
Liberia History books
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History of Liberia
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An absolutely invaluable historical insight couched in language which is conclusive and entertaining. A striking and eloquent literary effor
Songs of the African Coast: Cafe Music of Liberia
It's an echo of a time and place that are long gone, but remain enchanting nonetheless.
Songs of the African Coast: Cafe Music of Liberia
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Music on the CD, much of which has never before been released, includes styles ranging from jazz, blues and calypso and provides a unique and exciting perspective on Liberian music and the currents between American and African art.
Table of Contents
- Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War
- Capital of Liberia is Monrovia
- The western African nation of Liberia was established in 1847.
- Visit Liberia
- Liberia Travel, History and Culture
- Liberia, which means "Land of the Free"
- News
- Pray the Devil Back to Hell
- Some Interesting Facts
- Liberia History books
- Excellent Resources
- History
- Songs of the African Coast: Cafe Music of Liberia
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