Interesting facts about Liberia Is a great opportunity to learn more about African countries. Over the past decades, there have been two civil wars that have left the state in a dire situation. Today Liberia is considered the poorest state in West Africa.
So, here are the most interesting facts about the Republic of Liberia.
- Liberia was founded in 1847.
- The founders of Liberia purchased 13,000 km² of land from local tribes for goods that were equivalent to $ 50.
- Liberia is among the top 3 poorest countries in the world.
- The republic's motto is: "The love of freedom has brought us here."
- Did you know that the first state to recognize the independence of Liberia was Russia (see interesting facts about Russia)?
- Liberia's unemployment rate is 85% - one of the highest on earth.
- The highest point in Liberia is Mount Wutewe - 1380 m.
- The bowels of the country are rich in diamonds, gold and iron ore.
- The official language in Liberia is English, but no more than 20% of the population speaks it.
- An interesting fact is that one of the main sources of government revenue is the collection of duties for the use of the flag of Liberia by foreign vessels.
- Sapo National Park is a unique rainforest rainforest, most of which remains unexplored. Today it is recognized as one of the modern wonders of the world.
- Liberia is a non-metric country.
- You may be surprised to find that there are no traffic lights installed in Liberia.
- The average Liberian woman gives birth to 5-6 children.
- The most popular commodity in the country is cold water in a plastic bag.
- Inhabitants of some provinces still perform human sacrifices, where children are mainly victims. In 1989, the Minister of the Interior of Liberia was convicted of participating in such a ritual.
- Monrovia is the only capital on the planet besides Washington, named after the American president.
