AIESEC help guide for Liberia. AFRICA IN ME TEAM

1. WEST AFRICA: LIBERIA
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Monrovia
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Liberia is in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, and
Côte d'Ivoire. Liberia is a country with historical ties to the United
States. It was founded by freed black slaves during the pre-Civil War
antebellum era of the nineteenth century. The capital, Monrovia, was
named after James Monroe. Liberia's flag closely resembles the
American flag, reflecting the historical ties of Liberia to the United
States.
Liberia boasts golden beaches and blue lagoons lined with coconut
trees, the largest rain forest in West Africa, and undulating hills dotted
with coffee and rubber plantations. Liberia has much to offer the
traveler looking to experience the untouched beauty of West Africa
while off the beaten track.
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Liberia Beach

2. WEST AFRICA: LIBERIA
Liberia is home to 40 percent of West Africa’s rain forest and a
large variety of flora and fauna, and most of it belongs to Sapo
National Park. Though traveling outside of urban areas can be
experience, offering the chance to see monkeys, leopards,
chimpanzees, antelope, elephants, and anteaters.
Blo Degbo, this ancient rock formation, located in Paynesville
near Monrovia, is shaped like a human face.
Just outside of Monrovia, the ELWA beach has a designated
swimming area and is popular with families on the weekends.
Other beaches like the Golden Beach and Thinkers Beach are
also part of the beautiful gifts that Liberia offers to travelers.
For people who love surfing; they have to take a day trip north
out of Monrovia and visit Robertsport, known for its beaches
and superb surfing. If you love water sports, as we do, this is
the place for you. Tents are available on the beach for overnight
stays.
Several hours south from Monrovia, this coastal town has
peaceful, clean beaches to boost your motivation and inspire
you.
Waterside Market, this market in Monrovia caters to locals and
foreigners like shop for fruits and vegetables, colorful fabric, and
hand-carved masks.
Liberian Performer