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==Liberia Cruising Guide==
 
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in Liberia.
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'''Liberia''', officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south-southwest. It covers an area of 111,369 square kilometers (43,000 sq mi) and has a population of around 4,700,000 people. English is the official language and over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, representing the numerous ethnic groups who make up more than 95% of the population. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia.
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Liberia began as a settlement of the [[wikipedia:American_Colonization_Society|American Colonization Society]] (ACS), who believed black people would face better chances for freedom and prosperity in Africa than in the United States. The country declared its independence on July 26, 1847.  
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The equatorial climate is hot year-round with heavy rainfall from May to October with a short interlude in mid-July to August. During the winter months of November to March dry dust-laden harmattan winds blow inland causing many problems for residents.
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In 2014 there was an [[wikipedia:Ebola_virus_epidemic_in_Liberia|Ebola outbreak]].
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* Liberia is a favoured country for registration of ships, along with Panama. --[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]]
* Liberia is a favoured country for registration of ships, along with Panama. --[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]]
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Liberia
05°55.405'N, 008°37.483'W Chart icon.png
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Capital Monrovia
Language English
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Time zone GMT (UTC+0)
Calling code +231

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south-southwest. It covers an area of 111,369 square kilometers (43,000 sq mi) and has a population of around 4,700,000 people. English is the official language and over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, representing the numerous ethnic groups who make up more than 95% of the population. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia.

Liberia began as a settlement of the American Colonization Society (ACS), who believed black people would face better chances for freedom and prosperity in Africa than in the United States. The country declared its independence on July 26, 1847.


Charts

British Admiralty
BA3139 - Monrovia to Sassandra
BA3162 - Harper to Sassandra
BA3164 - Monrovia to Greenville
BA3165 - Greenville to Harper
NOAA
51640 - Cape Mount to Cestos River
51660 - Cestos River to Cape Palmas

Weather

The equatorial climate is hot year-round with heavy rainfall from May to October with a short interlude in mid-July to August. During the winter months of November to March dry dust-laden harmattan winds blow inland causing many problems for residents.

Weather links

Sources of weather forecasting here.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

In 2014 there was an Ebola outbreak.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Ports

  • Monrovia

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).

Transportation

  • Roberts International Airport (ROB IATA) (often called Roberts International Airport or RIA) is located some 60 km from the city center of Monrovia at Robertsfield.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

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