CUSTOM AND TRADITION

Liberians are very sociable and friendly,they in the pther hand,will label you"rude" if you ignore them.

"EL TOPE"

• "El tope" is one of the oldest traditions of Liberia, it takes place every year in the civic festivities that take place in the month of February. This tradition consists of the "tope" that takes place in the Liberia River, at the height of the Royal Bridge, at noon, of the bulls brought from the haciendas to be mounted in the festivities. Also the parade of horsemen, musicians and masquerades is part of the living culture of the Liberians.

"POLIGAMIA "

• Polygamous marriages are common among Liberian women between the ages of 15 and 49.Men can have up to four wives under common  law.

• The hallmark of all Liberian festivals is the enthusiasm with which they’re celebrated, with New Year's Day a shining example. Expect parties, musical performances, dance, song, traditional drumming, lots of eating and drinking and fireworks and bonfires on both New Year’s Eve and Day.
• Held every November in Monrovia’s Sports Stadium, the Children’s Festival brings together thousands of young people from Liberia to celebrate their country’s achievements. Interactive games, sports contests, live music and celebrity performances mark the occasion.

"EID AL FITR"

• The Islamic festival of Eid al Fitr ends the holy month of Ramadan, which is celebrated in July or August according to the Islamic calendar. It is a joyous event celebrating the end of the fast with traditional food and family gatherings flowing freely throughout Liberia

"FUN FACTS"

1. There are more than 20 indigenous languages, some of which have their own unique alphabet.
2. Among the most studied Liberian languages ​​in schools and universities are Bassa and Vai and to a lesser extent, Kpelle. Rice is by far the most important dish in Liberian cuisine, although pasta has gained importance due to the high cost of rice.
3. Although fish is consumed, the meat is used even more as a seasoning for dishes (along with dried and smoked fish).
4. One third of married Liberian women between the ages of 15–49 are in polygamous marriages. Common law allows men to have up to four wives.

 

Liberia the first black republic

Liberia is located in West Africa, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which means "Land of the Free", a tribute to its freedom from slavery.

   

History

 Liberia was the first African republic to declare its independence, and is the first and oldest modern republic in Africa. It retained its independence during the Scramble for Africa.

The old name that Liberia adopted was “Costa del Grano”. This is how it became since the Portuguese,the first Europeans to arrive on its coasts and in the region throughout the 15th century, began to practice, since the 1470s, the trade in malagueta pepper, the "grain of paradise", as it were. called the product in Europe. Later, the area, like the entire Atlantic coast and the surrounding regions, was the site of slave raids for Atlantic traffic. In particular, the region that Liberia occupies today suffered severely from the Great Atlantic Trade. 

 

The Pepper Coast, also known as the Grain Coast, has been inhabited by indigenous peoples from Africa since at least the 12th century. The area now called Liberia was part of the Koya Kingdom from 1450 to 1898. The Kru ethnic group opposed the influx of Vai, forming an alliance with the Mane to stop the influx of Vai.

•  Capital: Monrovia is the cultural, political and financial center of Liberia.

It is a city on the Atlantic coast of Africa,capital and the most populated on the enteri Republic of Liberia and Montserrado country.It is named after the President of the United States James Monroe,who ruled at the time when plack slaves were freed on the coast.

POPULATION

Liberia has one of the highest population growth rates in the world, although it has fallen in recent years. It reached a high of 4.6% annual growth in 2006, but has since fallen to 2.7% population growth per year. From 1960 to 2012, Liberia's population grew 274%

CURRENCY 

It's the liberrian dollar. 

PRESIDENT

George Weah is a former Liberian footballer and politician.

Since January 22, 2018. On July 26, 1847 American colonists declared the independence of the Republic of

Liberia and Joseph Jenkins Roberts became its first president.

Cities 

It has an area of ​​111,370 km2. The territory is divided into three natural regions: the coastal plain is low and swampy, the central plateau crossed by numerous valleys, which are home to dense tropical forests, and the inland low-lying mountainous area, which forms the border with Guinea.

• Flag
• The Liberian flag is very similar to the United States flag. Both are made up of red and white stripes, but in the case of the Liberian flag there are eleven and in the American there are thirteen. Also in the Liberian flag, the upper quadrant closest to the mast is blue, but it only contains a five-pointed white star inside, while in the American flag there are fifty.

  Shield

•  It was adopted on July 16, 1847. Its symbols show the history of the country: a 19th century ship that symbolizes the arrival of emancipated slaves from the United States to the country of palm trees, which they made prosper with the plow and the hoe. The Sun symbolizes freedom, which the dove proclaims to the whole world.