Liberia

Republic of Liberia

People: Liberian

🏛️CapitalMonrovia

💰CurrencyLiberian dollar ($)

🗣️LanguageEnglish

📞Dialling Code+231

🌍RegionWestern Africa

👥Population5,248,621

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.

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

Travelling to Liberia?

Driving side: Right

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +231 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberia

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.

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