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Freed U.S. slaves established coastal settlements in Liberia in the early 19th century.
Sixteen indigenous ethnic groups, including the Kpelle, Bassa, and Gio, comprise 97 percent of the population.
Liberians enjoy performing and listening to folk music played by instruments such as the tugbar (a percussion instrument), pli (a flute), and nonkpan (a horn).
English is Liberia's official language but only a small minority speaks it as a first language.
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The flag of Liberia, adopted in 1847, has a design based on the design of the U.S. flag. It features 11 alternating red and white stripes. In the upper hoist-side corner is a white five-pointed star on a blue square.
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Hear the name of the country.
The common name of the country is Liberia. The official name is the Republic of Liberia.
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Hear the national anthem.
The national anthem of Liberia, most recently adopted in 1860, is “All Hail, Liberia Hail!” Lyrics by Daniel Bashiel Warner. Music by Olmstead Luca.
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| Country and Development Data | |
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Capital: Monrovia
Current Time: 6:40 AM
Latitude: 6.18
Longitude: -10.47
Population: 3,334,587 (rank=134)
Area, sq. mi.: 43,000 (rank=101)
Area, sq. km.: 111,370
Human Dev. Index rank: NA
Adjusted for women: NA
Real GDP per capita: $900
Adult literacy rate: 73% (male); 42% (female)
Infant mortality rate: 150 per 1,000 births
Life expectancy: 39 (male); 42 (female)
Currency: Liberian dollar
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Additional Content for Liberia
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