Liberia is a country located on the west coast of Africa. It is believed that the name comes from the English word “liberty” and referred to the nation’s origin as a colony of free blacks repatriated to Africa from the United States in the early nineteenth century. It is border by Guinea, Sierra Leona and cote d’lvoire. The official language is English but they have different dialect spoken by different tribe. Some of the dialect includes Kissi, Gola, which believe to be the oldest inhabitants. Liberia has been independent since 1847, making it the oldest republic in Africa. The capital is Monrovia which was named after the United States president James Monroe. The official national symbols reflect the American origin of the nation-state. The flag is a replica of the American flag, but with a single large white star on a blue field representing Liberia's long history as the "Lone Star," the only independent republic in Africa during the colonial period. The daily food is rice with any soup of their choice. Meat or fish is used as a garnish or ingredient in the sauce rather than being the focus of the meal. The Liberian culture consists of art, dance, music and literature. There are different songs that represent the culture and its people such include gospel, highlife, soul, and jazz. Marriage in Liberia is that of polygamous, where the husband can marry more than two wives. The bride moves to her husband's compound to live with his extended family. The main religion is Christianity, although some worship and serve the smaller gods. Liberia is an incredibly place to go for vacation, it is diverse and you can experience different cultures and languages. It is also a country rich with adventure and possibilities. So if you ever think of traveling to African try and visit Liberia, I bet you will not regret it.
