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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.
Map of Liberia, Africa Photographic Print
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21st Century Complete Guide to Liberia
21st Century Complete Guide to Liberia - Encyclopedic Coverage, Country Profile, History, DOD, State Dept., White House, CIA Factbook (Two CD-ROM Set)
Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 07/13/2009) 
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Capital of Liberia is Monrovia
Languages: English, 20 Ethnic Languages
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Culture and Customs of Liberia (Culture and Customs of Africa)
Amazon Price: $39.96 (as of 07/13/2009)
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Lonely Planet Healthy Travel Africa (Lonely Planet Healthy Travel Guides)
Getting the most out of your travels means staying healthy. Healthy Travel Africa is a user-friendly guide to minimising health risks for travellers to all parts of Africa, including Egypt.
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The western African nation of Liberia was established in 1847.
Liberia In Pictures (Visual Geography. Second Series)
Amazon Price: $22.33 (as of 07/13/2009)
Keeping in mind that this book was written for the youth market it still makes a valuable book for learning about this African country.
Liberia Travel, History and Culture
- Liberia History and Culture
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Liberia, which means "Land of the Free"
Elegant Digital Photo Frame
Philips 10.2-inch Digital Photo Frame with 9.4-Inch Viewable LCD Display (Metal)
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* Rotate, zoom, crop, mask and add effects to your photos
* Operate on AC power or cordlessly with rechargeable battery
* Effective viewing area - 199.8 x 132.48 mm
* Resolution viewing area resolution - 720 x 480
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFrom 1980 to 2003, Liberia was governed by a series of military and transitional governments.
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Seven years of civil strife were brought to a close in 1996 when free and open presidential and legislative elections were held. President TAYLOR now holds strong executive power with no real political opposition. The years of fighting coupled with the flight of most businesses have disrupted formal economic activity. A still unsettled domestic security situation has slowed the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country.
Map of Liberia, Africa Photographic Print
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Liberia History books
Christianity and Politics in Doe's Liberia (Cambridge Studies in Ideology and Religion)
This study examines the role of Christianity in Liberia under the corrupt regime of Samuel K. Doe (1980-1990). Paul Gifford shows that, in general, Liberian Christianity--far from being a force for justice and human advancement--diverted attention from the cause of Liberia's ills, left change to God's miraculous intervention, encouraged obedience and acceptance of the status quo, and thus served to entrench Doe's power. This Christianity, devised in and controlled from the United States, thus furthered regional American economic and political objectives, which were designed to support Doe's rule.
Amazon Price: $94.90 (as of 07/13/2009)
The Evolution of Deadly Conflict in Liberia: From 'Paternaltarianism' to State Collapse
This book represents the first attempt to holistically document and analyze the causes of deadly conflict in Liberia from its founding to the present. It reconstructs and examines the root, operational, and catalytic causes of seventeen internal deadly conflicts that transpired in Liberia between 1822 and 2003, including the 1980 coup d'état against the Tolbert regime and the Liberian Civil War (1989-1997) (Great War). The book seeks to answer two primary questions: what are the historical causes of deadly conflict in Liberia, and to what extent has the evolution of settler nationalism contributed to the stimulation of conflict between settler and native Liberians?
Amazon Price: $35.39 (as of 07/13/2009)
The Mask of Anarchy: The Destruction of Liberia and the Religious Dimension of an African Civil War
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Journey without Maps (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)
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Liberia
As a Liberian, author Kulah has experience all of the devastation of the seven years of internal war and strife that afflicted his country. He knows first hand capture and threats to him personally. He is one who suffered the loss of many of his friends. There is a reality and accuracy about his writing that gives a good history and background to Liberia. Some of this reality I have also experienced first hand by traveling to Liberia. Midst the devastation of his people, this United Methodist bishop is able to make a profound statement of hope. A must read for anyone who seeks further insight into this troubled land.
Amazon Price: $13.20 (as of 07/13/2009)
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21st Century Complete Guide to Liberia - Encyclopedic Coverage, Country Profile, History, DOD, State Dept., White House, CIA Factbook (Two CD-ROM Set)
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Liberia Index
- 21st Century Complete Guide to Liberia
- Capital of Liberia is Monrovia
- Visit Liberia
- The western African nation of Liberia was established in 1847.
- Liberia Travel, History and Culture
- Liberia, which means "Land of the Free"
- Elegant Digital Photo Frame
- News
- From 1980 to 2003, Liberia was governed by a series of military and transitional governments.
- .More History
- Liberia History books
- Liberia on Amazon
- Excellent Resources
- History
- Songs of the African Coast: Cafe Music of Liberia
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History of Liberia
Amazon Price: $8.45 (as of 07/13/2009)
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
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
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.
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