Location: Along the Atlantic coast of Western Africa, bordering Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone
Capital: Monrovia
Tourist Attractions: Located on the west coast of Africa, Liberia is famous for its enchanting mountains, beaches, shallow lagoons, tidal creeks and mangrove marshes, making it a country of exceptional natural beauty. The cities of Monrovia and Buchanan are famous for their scenic beauty and lovely beaches. Tourist attractions in Liberia include the picturesque Goodhouse Hill in the Nimba Mountains, Sapo National Park, Kpa-Tawe Waterfalls, the Firestone Rubber Plantation (one of the largest in the world), and Lake Piso, offering excellent conditions for fishing and water sports. Visitors can enjoy exciting activities like wildlife safaris, jungle trekking, sailing, swimming, boating, skin-diving and fishing.
Access: Many international airlines operate flights to and from Liberia, but no direct flights are available from USA and Europe. There are unscheduled freighter services with passenger accommodation from European ports. Bus services also operate between Liberia and the neighboring Guinea Republic and Côte d’Ivoire.
Climate: Liberia enjoys a hot and humid tropical climate with average temperatures hovering around 21 degrees Celsius. Winters are dry and cool, while summers are wet and cloudy with frequent heavy showers. There are two main seasons in Liberia – the rainy season (May to October) and the dry season (November to April).