Monrovia
West Africa, Liberia
Liberia
People from Monrovia are called:
Male/General:
Monrovian
Pronunciation:
/mənˈroʊviə/
Etymology & Origin
Named after James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States, who supported the colonization of Liberia.
About Monrovia
- Capital and largest city of Liberia on the Atlantic coast.
- Founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society for freed American slaves.
- Major port city and center of Liberia's rubber and iron ore industries.
- Important historical site as Africa's first republic.
- Cultural center with unique Americo-Liberian heritage and architecture.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 1,818,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Liberia
- Region:
- West Africa