Liberia
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Liberia
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Capital | Monrovia |
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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
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Passages
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Communication
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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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Anchorages
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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
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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- Liberia is a favoured country for registration of ships, along with Panama. --Haiqu
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