Liberia
Location: Western Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone on the West,
Guinea on the North, Ivory Coast on the East
Area: 43,000 square miles
Population: 2,750,000
Government: Republic, in transition from military rule
Largest city: Monrovia (capital)
Languages: English, tribal
Ethnic groups: African tribes 95%, Afro-American descent 5%
Religions: Tribal beliefs, Muslim, Christian
Chief industries: Rubber processing, food processing,
agriculture, mining
Chief crops: Rice, cassava, coffee, cocoa, sugar
Minerals: Iron, diamonds, gold
Leading exports: Iron ore, rubber, timber, coffee
Leading imports: Machinery, manufactured goods, fuels
Monetary unit: Dollar