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Counties in Liberia : Bomi, Bong, Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, Lofa, Margibi, Maryland, Montserrado, Nimba, River Cess, Sinoe.
Located on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire.
National Capital City of Liberia: Monrovia
hotels, travel agencies, travel guides, transportation / traveling to liberia
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Hotels in Liberia
 Mamba Point Hotel, Monrovia - see Ecowas.info
Hotel Africa, Monrovia
Holiday Inn, Monrovia
El Meson Hotel, Monrovia
Kailondo International Guest House, Monrovia
National Parks
Sapo National Park - located in Sinoe
Some of the animals to be found in the park are the pigmy hippopotamus, forest elephants, bongo antelopes,
Columbus monkeys, chimpanzees, leopards, crocodiles and the Jenkink's duiker. The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) manages the park.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
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Travel Guides Liberia / Related Books
The Rough Guide to West Africa - Jim Hudgens, Richard Trillo
This guide to West Africa explores all the visitable countries in West Africa, from Mauritania and the Cape
Verde Islands in the west, to Niger and Cameroon in the east. The colour introductory essay highlights the
regions attractions, picks out the various route and travel options and touches on some of the great range of
cultural and scenic impressions that any visit will make. Each chapter covers the relevant country with
attention to detail, including special attention to the practicalities of travel, thoroughly researched hotel and
restaurant listings, and a carefully researched background on wildlife and the environment, culture, history, politics and music.
Paperback 1296 pages (November 27, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843531186.
Lonely Planet West Africa
by Anthony Ham (Author), James Bainbridge (Author)
Paperback: 904 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 6 edition (October 2006); Language: English;
ISBN-10: 1740597710; ISBN-13: 978-1740597715
West Africa - Lonely Planet Regional Guide - Alex Newton, Mary Fitzpatrick (Editor)
This guide to West Africa has sections capturing the region's vibrant arts and people, an introduction to the
sounds and rhythms of West Africa's music, and a guide to the region's main languages.
Paperback 896 pages (October 2002); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740592492.
Dangerous Destinations - Andrew Duncan, Michel Opatowski
This pocket guide for the serious traveller or journalist covers the world's most dangerous travel destinations,
from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Each destination has a concise, but detailed, historical background to the
causes of conflict, with information about what has happened, what is currently happening, attempts to
resolve the situation and what the future may hold. The authors do not attempt to criticize or offer answers,
concentrating instead on the advantages and disadvantages of possible options. They also assess the
likelihood of violence spreading from the original outbreak. Advice on travel safety from organizations such as
the Foreign Office and Commonwealth Office is supported with maps of the area and a comprehensive list of useful websites for further information. This book should also appeal to the general reader.
Paperback 288 pages (November 14, 2002); Publisher: Sutton Publishing; Language: English; ISBN: 0750929782.
Transport / How to travel to Liberia
Roberts International Airport (RIA), 37 miles from Monrovia in Margibi County, is Liberia's premier airport,
although the James Spriggs Payne Airport still operates flights from all over West Africa.
SN Brussels Airline - Flight tickets Liberia
Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - price comparison possible
Maps of Liberia [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]
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Travel Insurance
MICAT - Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism
The coastline is characterized by powerful surf, rocky cliffs and lagoons. It makes access from the Atlantic
Ocean difficult, except at the modern ports. The flat coastal plain consists of forest and savannah. The
interior hills and mountain ranges, with altitudes of 180-360m, form part of an extended peneplain, covered by
evergreen (in the south) or semi-deciduous (in the north) rain forests. The northern highlands contain
Liberia's greatest elevations, which include the Nimba mountains, reaching 1,752m above sea-level, and the
Wologisi range, reaching 1,381m. The descent from the higher to the lower belts of the highlands is characterized by rapids and waterfalls.
Monrovia - Capital City of Liberia; port on the Atlantic Ocean at the St. Paul River
Monrovia was first settled in 1822 by the American Colonization Society as a haven for freed slaves from the
United States and the British West Indies and was named for James Monroe, then President of the United States. See Monrovia Map.
Bomi
Bong
Grand Bassa
Grand Cape Mount
Grand Gedeh
Grand Kru
Lofa
Margibi
Maryland
Montserrado
Nimba
River Cess
Sinoe
Fort Norris
Fort Norris [ also called 'Ducor' ] is a landmark tourist attraction that has many historic monuments including
statue of the Liberia's first President, Joseph Jenkins Roberts and other marble murals depicting transaction between the natives and settlers.
Liberian Post - independent non-political website
Providence Island
This is where the first slaves from the United States known as Americo-Liberians (or Congos) landed in 1822 and settled temporarily. It is currently used as a place of recreation and folkdance amusement.
Radio - Liberian Broadcasting Corporation
University of Liberia - Al-Hassan Conteh's Page
US Embassy Monrovia
Cuisine - Liberian Foods / Recipes
South of the Sahara: Traditional Cooking from the Lands of West Africa
By Elizabeth A. Jackson
Come and discover the rich and sultry blend of meats, tropical fruits, vegetables, grains, spices and oils that
served as the foundation of West African life for centuries. The history of these lands is as rich as the spicy
food. Learn about ancient empires and the origins of modern nations as you choose from a selection of 120 tempting dishes.
Paperback 204 pages (June 25, 1999); Publisher: Fantail
The Best of African Cooking
By Manjase Banda (Author), Esanjam (Producer)
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Esanjam; 2 Revised edition (March 14, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0954682130; ISBN-13: 978-0954682132
African Recipes
African Studies - The African Cookbook - Menus & Recipes from Africa
History of Liberia
Independence: 26 July 1847
Liberia, Africa's oldest republic came into existence as the result of treaties signed in 1821 between the
aborigines and the American Colonization Society (ACS). Under these treaties, freed black slaves from the
United States were to be resettled on this part of the African Continent along with 16 aboriginal tribes.
Following the signing of the treaties, the first settlers landed on the historic Providence Island in January 1822.
The settlers moved to the mainland where they settled along with subsequent groups of settlers of African descent including some people from the West Indies and the Congo.
Liberia's History - Wikipedia
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment
Traditional Liberian music utilizes such typical West African elements as ululation, vocal repetition, call-and
-response and polyrhythms. Traditional music is performed at weddings, naming ceremonies, royal events and other special occasions, as well as ordinary children's songs, work songs and lullabies.
Culture of Liberia
Religion
There are more than 30 Christian denominations and sects in Liberia. There is large Muslim community, which
in some areas is as large or larger than that of the Christian. Most people still practice animism.
Web Portals / Search Engine / Directory
All about Liberia - see Tourism
Natural Features | Land Marks | Arts & Craft | Night Scenes | Travel Guide | Wild Life | Weather
Wobebli.net [ French Language ]
Le peuple Wé de Cote d'ivoire et du Libéria. Masques africains
Embassy of Liberia, Washington DC - Liberian Embassy
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