Liberia / Republic of Liberia – Let’s explore here

Liberia is a fairly small country in Western Africa that meets the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It mainly consists of rainforests, mangrove swamps and lowland savannah grasslands. There are mountains in the North East. It’s Africa’s first and oldest modern republic. It has a short, turbulent and interesting history, involving strong alliances with the USA, freedom from slavery, and much political instability, resulting in it being one of the least developed and poorest countries on the planet. It shares land borders with Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea.

What currency do they use in Liberia?

In Liberia they use the Liberian dollar. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not generally accepted. There are very few ATMs outside of the capital.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Liberia?

They mainly speak English in Liberia.

What time zone is Liberia in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Liberia?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Liberia?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Sierra Leone towards the capital, Monrovia, before heading North East to Cote d’Ivoire. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Liberia?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Liberia.

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