What Are People From Liberia Called?

Name: Liberia
Address: West Africa, Liberia

West Africa, Liberia

Liberia

People from Liberia are called:

People from Liberia are called Liberian.

Demonym:

Liberian

Pronunciation:

/laɪˈbɪəriən/

About Liberia

Capital city: Monrovia.
Founded by freed American slaves in 1847, Africa's first republic.
Known for rubber production, iron ore mining, and maritime industry.
English is the official language with over 20 indigenous languages spoken.

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,418,377 (2024 est.)
Country:: Liberia
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From Latin 'liber' meaning 'free', established as a homeland for freed American slaves.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Sierra Leone

northwest of Liberia

People are called:

Sierra Leonean

Guinea

north of Liberia

People are called:

Guinean

Ivory Coast

east of Liberia

People are called:

Ivorian

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,418,377 (2024 est.)
Country:: Liberia
Region:: West Africa

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