What is the Capital of Liberia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Liberia is Monrovia. Liberia is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 5,248,621. The official currency is the Liberian dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Monrovia at a glance
| Capital city | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Country | Liberia (Republic of Liberia) |
| Region | Western Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 5,248,621 (125th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Liberian dollar (LRD) |
| Calling code | +231 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Liberia
- Conakry, capital of Guinea
- Yamoussoukro, capital of Ivory Coast
- Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone
Liberia in context
- Liberia covers 111,369 km², making it the 102nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 47 people per km² ranks 137th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone.
- With 5,248,621 people, Liberia holds about 1.2% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 0.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Liberia is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Liberia — FAQ
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
Is Monrovia the largest city in Liberia?
Yes — Monrovia is both the capital and the largest city of Liberia.
What country is Monrovia in?
Monrovia is the capital city of Liberia.
What continent is Monrovia in?
Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, is located in Africa.
Is Monrovia the capital of Liberia?
Yes — Monrovia is the capital of Liberia (official name: Republic of Liberia).
Monrovia is the capital of which country?
Monrovia is the capital of Liberia, in Western Africa.
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