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.

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.

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Entrance

Arrival

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Departure

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Customs and Immigration

Customs

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Immigration

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Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

In 2014 there was an Ebola outbreak.

Security

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Berthing

Ports

• Monrovia

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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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

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Forums

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Links

• Liberia at the Wikipedia
• Liberia at the Wikivoyage

References

• Steve Jones, Ed Wheeler, and Penny Scott-Bayfield, Cruising Guide To West Africa, Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (December 2009), ISBN 978-0952777120

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