Liberia: Facts & Stats
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Also Known As | Republic of Liberia |
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Head Of State And Government | President: Joseph Boakai |
Capital | Monrovia |
Population | (2024 est.) 5,498,000 |
Form Of Government | multiparty republic with two legislative bodies (Liberian Senate [30]; House of Representatives [73]) |
Official Language | English |
Official Religion | none |
Official Name | Republic of Liberia |
Total Area (Sq Km) | 97,036 |
Total Area (Sq Mi) | 37,466 |
Monetary Unit | Liberian dollar (L$) |
Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 54.1% • Rural: (2024) 45.9% |
Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 63.2 years • Female: (2022) 67.8 years |
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2017) 63% • Female: (2017) 34% |
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 730 |
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