Margibi County is famous for its numerous rubber plantations, paramount among them being the Firestone Rubber Plantation. Kakata serves as the capital and is home to the famous Booker Washington Institute. Founded in 1929 as the Booker Washington Agricultural and Industrial Institute, it was the country’s first agricultural and vocational school. BWI was founded with assistance from Americans and is named after American educator Booker T. Washington. Firestone Liberia Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Inc., is the world’s single largest contiguous natural rubber-producing operation. Present in Liberia since 1926, Roberts International Airport is also located here, along with major attractions including the Chimps’ Islands.