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| LIBERIA : Country
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| Vital Statistics |
| Full Country Name |
Republic of Liberia |
| Capital |
Monrovia |
| National Day |
Independence Day, 26 July |
| Area |
111,370 sq km |
| Population |
3,482,211 (July 2005 est.) |
| Language |
English (official), some 20 ethnic group
languages |
| Religion |
indigenous beliefs, Christian, Muslim |
| Currency |
Liberian dollar (LRD) |
| GDP with Growth Rate |
21.8% (2004 est.) |
| GDP per capita |
$900 (2004 est.) |
| Inflation rate (consumer prices) |
15% (2003 est.) |
| Major Industries |
rubber processing, palm oil processing,
timber, diamonds |
| Major Trading partners |
South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Croatia,
Germany,
Poland, US, Greece |
| Trade Information |
a) Major Export Products
rubber, timber, iron, diamonds, cocoa, coffee
b) Major Import Products
fuels, chemicals, machinery, transportation equipment,
manufactured goods; foodstuffs |
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