Trivia in Liberia

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Western Africa

National symbols

Flag: Red and white 11 horizontal stripes with a blue canton featuring a single white star, symbolizing freedom and lineage from America

Liberia Flag

Emblem: Flag featuring a sailing ship, sunrise, and plow with the motto "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here"

Liberia Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Liberia's flag resembles the Stars and Stripes, earning it the nickname "Little Stars and Stripes"
  • The first African nation to elect a woman as president through popular vote
  • Ranks second globally in convenience flag registry for international shipping
  • Monrovia is named after the 5th U.S. President James Monroe
  • One of the cities recording the world''s highest annual rainfall is Monrovia
  • Sapo National Park is an important sanctuary for pygmy hippos
  • The former Ducor Palace Hotel was West Africa''s premier luxury hotel in the 1960s
  • While the official currency is the Liberian Dollar, U.S. Dollars are widely circulated domestically
  • Torborgee is sometimes called the "smelliest stew" for its intense odor
  • Basketball games feature impromptu rap and gospel performances
  • Raffia palm wine is essential for celebrations

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