Republic of Liberia
 | Capital: Monrovia. Area: 38,250 sq. mi. |
| Population: ~2.1 million. Pop. density: 55 per sq. mi. Urban: 44%. |
| Ethnic groups: Indigenous tribes 95%, Americo-Liberians 5%. |
| Principal languages: English (official), tribal languages. |
| Religions: Traditional beliefs 70%, Muslim 20%, Christian 10%. |
| Defense: 2% of GDP (1994). |