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🇱🇷 Liberia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Liberia is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 111,369 km² and has a coastline of 579 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
111,369 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
48/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
579 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+0
UTC offset
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Independence
1847
established
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Climate
Tropical, heavy rains May–October
general type

Location and Position

Liberia is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 579 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Liberia covers a total area of 111,369 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 5.3M across this area, the population density is 48/km². The capital city is Monrovia.

Climate

The climate of Liberia is tropical, heavy rains may–october. The best time to visit is generally November–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Liberia

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Guinea
Conakry
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Sierra Leone
Freetown

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Liberia located?

Liberia is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Monrovia.

How large is Liberia?

Liberia has a total area of 111,369 km² with a population density of 48/km².

What countries border Liberia?

Liberia shares land borders with: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Côte d'Ivoire.

What is the climate of Liberia?

The climate of Liberia is Tropical, heavy rains May–October. The best time to visit is November–April.

What timezone is Liberia in?

Liberia observes UTC+0 timezone.

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