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LIBERIA
Country (long form) Republic of Liberia
Capital Monrovia
Total Area 43,000.20 sq mi
111,370.00 sq km
Population 3,164,156 (July 2000 est.)
Languages English 20% (official), some 20 ethnic group
languages
Religions indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim
20%
Government Type republic
Currency 1 Liberian dollar (L$) = 100 cents
Labor Force (by occupation) agriculture 70%, industry
8%, services 22% (1999 est.)
Industry rubber processing, palm oil processing, diamonds
Agriculture rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca),
palm oil, sugarcane, bananas; sheep, goats; timber
Exports diamonds, iron ore, rubber, timber, coffee,
cocoa
Natural Resources iron ore, timber, diamonds, gold,
hydropower
Visa Required (U.S. only) Yes 2001
(united states government sources. all information
was accurate at time of posting)
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