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The Founding of Monrovia
introductionMonrovia is the capital of Liberia and one of the oldest continuously developing settlements established by ...
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The Arrival of the First Black American Settlers in Liberia
introduction The arrival of the first Black American settlers at Cape Mesurado in 1822 marked one of the most important ...
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Language, Education and Identity in Nineteenth-Century Liberia
introductionThe history of nineteenth-century Liberia was shaped not only by migration, politics, religion, and territor...
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Why the American Colonization Society Founded Liberia
IntroductionThe founding of Liberia was closely connected to a movement that began in the United States in the early nin...
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The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Liberian Region
IntroductionThe history of the Atlantic slave trade is one of the most important and difficult subjects in the history o...
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Portuguese Explorers and the Liberian Coast
IntroductionLong before the territory became known as Liberia, its coastline was already home to African communities wit...
Read ArticleQuick Facts About Liberia
Founded
Independent on July 26, 1847
Capital
Monrovia
Counties
15 Counties
Region
West Africa
Language
English
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Cape Palmas
September 29
Cape Palmas became an important settlement and trading center in southeastern Liberia and was associated with the former Republic of Maryland.
Liberia Counties Map
Explore the 15 counties of Liberia and learn about their history and culture.
Bomi county
Tubmanburg is the capital and principal urban center of Bomi County. The city developed into an important center for administration, commerce, transportation, and communities connected to the county's mining history. Today, Tubmanburg continues to serve as an important administrative and commercial center for the people of Bomi.
Bong County
Gbarnga is the capital of Bong County and one of the major urban centers of central Liberia. Its location has helped make it an important center for commerce, transportation, government administration, education, and services.
Gbarpolu County
Bopolu is the capital of Gbarpolu County. It serves as the county's main administrative center and is home to important government institutions and public services. Development projects in Bopolu have included roads, drainage improvements, city planning, public buildings, and other infrastructure intended to improve access and support economic activity.
Grand Bassa County
Buchanan, the county capital, is one of Liberia's major coastal cities and has historically served as an important center for trade, transportation, administration, and maritime activity. Buchanan developed as a center of commerce and maritime activity. Its coastal location helped it become an important gateway for the movement of goods and natural resources. Today, Buchanan remains the administrative and commercial center of Grand Bassa and serves surrounding communities through markets, transportation, education, government, and other services.
Grand Cape Mount County
Grand Cape Mount County is located in northwestern Liberia along the Atlantic coast and the border with Sierra Leone. The county is known for its long coastline, Lake Piso, forests, rivers, fishing communities, agricultural lands, and mineral resources. Robertsport, the county capital, is located on the Cape Mount peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Piso. The city has historically been important for administration, trade, education, and coastal activities and is also known for its beaches and surfing environment.
Grand Gedeh County
Grand Gedeh County is located in southeastern Liberia. It borders Côte d'Ivoire to the east and is connected to River Gee, Sinoe, Nimba, and other parts of southeastern and central Liberia. The county is characterized by extensive forests, agricultural communities, rivers, wetlands, and rich biodiversity. Its location also gives it an important historical and cultural connection with neighboring communities across the Liberian and Ivorian border.
Grand Kru County
Grand Kru County is located in southeastern Liberia along the Atlantic coast. It stretches between Sinoe County to the west and Maryland County to the east and includes extensive coastal areas, forests, rivers, wetlands, agricultural lands, and rural communities. The county is especially associated with the Kru and Grebo peoples, coastal fishing communities, traditional culture, and Liberia's long maritime history. Its location along the Atlantic coast has influenced the economic and social life of its people for generations.
Lofa County
Lofa County is located in northern Liberia and extends toward the country's borders with Guinea and Sierra Leone. It is one of Liberia's major agricultural regions and has historically played an important role in supplying food to communities throughout the country. The county combines fertile agricultural areas with mountains, forests, rivers, and extensive rural settlements. Its location at Liberia's northern frontier has also made it an important center of regional trade and cultural exchange.
Margibi County
Margibi County is located in central Liberia, close to Monrovia. Its location gives it an important connection between the national capital and communities farther inland. The county contains a mixture of towns, farming communities, forest areas, wetlands, and large agricultural estates. The county's position along major transportation routes has helped Kakata develop into an important commercial and transportation center. Margibi also lies within Liberia's historic rubber-producing belt.
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Maryland County
Maryland County is located in southeastern Liberia along the Atlantic Ocean. It borders Grand Kru County to the west, River Gee County to the north, Côte d'Ivoire to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The Cavalla River forms an important part of Liberia's eastern international boundary with Côte d'Ivoire. The county's coastal position has influenced its history, trade, fishing, settlement patterns, and cultural development.
Montserrado County
Montserrado County is one of Liberia's most historically important counties. It contains Monrovia, the national capital, and Bensonville, the official county capital. The county is the country's principal political, commercial, educational, and administrative center. Most national government institutions, diplomatic missions, major businesses, universities, hospitals, media organizations, and cultural institutions are concentrated in and around Monrovia.
Nimba County
Nimba County is one of Liberia's largest counties and an important economic, agricultural, cultural, and environmental region. Located in northeastern Liberia, it shares international borders with Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. Nimba is widely known for Mount Nimba, its iron-ore mining heritage, agricultural communities, major commercial centers such as Ganta, and its important role in Liberia's modern history.
River Cess County
River Cess County is located in south-central Liberia along the Atlantic coast. The county is known for its rivers, forests, agricultural communities, fisheries, coastal environments, and rural livelihoods. Cestos City serves as the county capital. River Cess was created as a county in 1984 and is bordered by Grand Bassa County to the west, Nimba County to the northeast, and Sinoe County to the southeast, with its southern side reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
River Gee County
River Gee County is located in southeastern Liberia and is known for its forests, rivers, agricultural communities, cultural heritage, and important cross-border connections with Côte d'Ivoire. The county was created from Grand Gedeh County in May 2000 and has Fish Town as its capital. The Cavalla River forms an important part of the county's eastern boundary with Côte d'Ivoire.
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sinoe-county
Sinoe County is located in southeastern Liberia along the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of Liberia's historic coastal counties and is known for its rainforests, rivers, agricultural communities, fisheries, and exceptional biodiversity. The county has a long relationship with Liberia's coastal history and maritime activities, while its forests, particularly those surrounding Sapo National Park, give Sinoe major environmental importance.