History
which U.S. president has the capitol city named after him-monrovia?
James Monroe
What is the regular climate of Liberia?
Tropical and Humid
What is the official language?
english
Who was the leader of Liberia that commited rape, murrder, gun smuggling and became very wealthy from the civil war?
Charles Taylor
What is the national sport of Liberia?
Soccer (football)
Who were the first settlers in Liberia?
Freed slaves from the United States
What are some common animals found in Liberia?
Monkeys, Elephants, Leopards, crocodiles
Despite English being the official language what percent of the people can speak or Wright it?
20%
Who was the first president of Liberia?
Joseph Jenkins Roberts
What hollidays do we share with liberia?
New years day, christmas, Thanksgiving
What are the names of the two civil wars Liberia was in?
Liberian Civil War, Second Liberian Civil War
How many types of poisonis snakes are there?
At least 8
How many native ethnic groups are there?
About 20
Who is Ellen Johnson-Sieleaf?
The first female to be elected as president of any african country
How long are children required to attened school?
Ages 6-16
When was Liberia granted independence-making Liberia the first independent republic of Africa?
1980
What is the countries largest lake?
Lake Pisco
What are the three main religious divisions?
Christan, Islam, Tribal religions
Who was president of liberia from 1971-1980 only to be killed by Samuel Kanyon Doe?
William Richard Tolbman
What are some reasons children don't attend school?
Not enough schools and teachers, No money for books and supplies, Needed to do chores at home
where did the first settlers land?
Providence Island
What is the name of the rock that is naturally shaped like a human face?
Blo Degbo
What are the major cultural activities of Liberia?
Textile arts, Quilting, Carved wooden masks representing spirits of the forest
Who tortured and killed William Richard Tolbman in 1990?
Charles G. Taylor
What is Liberias current unemployment rate?85% - second highest in the world
85% - second highest in the world