Liberia
Republic of Liberia
People: Liberian
Capital, currency and language of Liberia
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia, the currency is the Liberian dollar (LRD) and the official language is English. The international dialling code is +231 and the main time zone is UTC.
Liberia is located in Western Africa and has a population of around 5.2 million. Its capital city is Monrovia, and the most widely spoken official language is English.
By the numbers, Liberia is the 125th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.07% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 102nd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 47 people per km².
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Liberia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Liberia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Monrovia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 5,248,621 |
| Area | 111,369 km² |
| Currency | Liberian dollar (LRD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +231 |
| Internet TLD | .lr |
| Timezone | UTC |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | LR / LBR |
| Borders | Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberia
What is the capital and currency of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia and the currency is the Liberian dollar (LRD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What currency does Liberia use?
Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Liberia?
The official language of Liberia is English.
What is the dialling code for Liberia?
The international dialling code for Liberia is +231.
What side of the road does Liberia drive on?
Liberia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Liberia
Guinea
Ivory Coast
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