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Liberia

Liberia lies on the humid West African coast between Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire, with Guinea inland to the north.

Fast Facts

  • Founded with settlers from the United States, Liberia became independent in 1847.
  • Rubber and iron ore are major exports, and Liberia runs one of the world’s largest ship registries.
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