Welcome to Liberia 🇱🇷 — a remarkable destination in Western Africa. Its official name is Republic of Liberia, and today around 5.6 million people call this Africa nation home, spread across roughly 111,369 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Liberia: key statistics, an introduction to Monrovia, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Africa.
Geography of Liberia
Liberia lies in Western Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 111,369 square kilometres, it ranks 105th in the world by total area.
Liberia has a coastline as well as land borders with Guinea, Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Monrovia serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Liberia has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Liberia is home to approximately 5.6 million residents — the 118th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Liberians.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Liberia rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Liberian dollar (LRD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Liberia is +231. Websites from the country typically use the .lr internet domain.
If Liberia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Monrovia) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Liberia shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Liberia
- Liberia's flag emoji is 🇱🇷 — its two-letter country code is LR and its three-letter code is LBR.
- Liberia covers 111,369 km², ranking 105th in the world by area.
- With about 5.6 million people, Liberia holds the 118th spot in the world population ranking.
- Liberia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Liberia shares borders with 3 countries.
Liberia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Liberia?
- The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
- What is the population of Liberia?
- Liberia has a population of approximately 5,612,817 people, ranking 118th in the world.
- Where is Liberia located?
- Liberia is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Liberia?
- The main language spoken in Liberia is English.
- What currency is used in Liberia?
- Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD).
