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Liberia

presidential republic

<p>With 28 ethnic groups and languages, Liberia is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. For hundreds of years, the Mali and Songhai Empires claimed most of Liberia. Beginning in the 15th century, European traders began establishing outposts along the Liberian coast.

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CapitalMonrovia
Population5.6M
GDP$9.3B
Area111,369 km²
CurrencyLiberian dollars (LRD) per US dollar -

Leadership

Head of State

Joseph Boakai

Since 2024

At a Glance

Population

5.6M

GDP (PPP)

$9B

Global Rankings

207thGDP per Capitaof 217166thGDP (PPP)of 219217thLife Expectancyof 226117thPopulationof 233104th

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