Sinoe is the third-largest area of all Liberia's counties and is home to the renowned Sapa National Park. The County was originally a colony in the name Mississippi-in-Africa, under the auspices of a chapter of the American Colonization Society, as it was created with slaves from Mississippi to Liberia. Within Liberia, the Settler communities with
Like most other counties of Liberia, River Gee is a natural landscape of forest bodies with enclaves of waterfalls, streams, and rivers. Situated between Sinoe, Maryland, and the country of Cote D’Ivoire, River Gee is Liberia’s newest county, only established in 2000. The capital of River Gee is Fish Town, owing to the Kanweaken (catfish
Montserrado is the smallest county, but largest by population of Liberia. On December 11, 1821, officials from the United States arrived aboard the vessel Alligator under the command of Captain Robert F. Stockton at Mesurado Bay. Stockton and Dr. Eli Ayers negotiated to acquire the land in and around the bay from the native chiefs
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
It has three National proposed reserves, Wologizi Mountain (99,538 ha (245,960 acres)), Wonegizi Range (37,979 ha (93,850 acres)) and Foya Forest (164,628 ha (406,800 acres)). Known as the “bread basket of Liberia” in 2011, the area of rice plantation was 40,500 ha (100,000 acres), 16.961 percent in the country, and production stood at 8570 metric
Gbarpolu County, home to several gold and diamond mines consists mostly of forest. The Gola National Forest, situated in north-west Liberia is one of the largest remaining intact areas of seasonal dense moist evergreen and semi-deciduous forest in the whole region. The upgrade of the Gola forest from a National Forest to a National Park
The 300-foot-tall Cape Mount became the landmark for settlers in the region. Theodore Canot formed the settlement in 1840. The name comes from Cape du Mont, a French word meaning the Cape of the Mount. In 1461, Pedro de Sintra, a Portuguese explorer charting the West Coast of Africa, saw the prominent feature of the cape and
Bong County was created in 1964. The capital is Gbarnga, named after an old farm in the location. Gbarnga was used by Charles Taylor as the base for his rebellion against the Presidency of Samuel Doe in the early 1990s. Bong County is an ideal vacation destination, especially if you enjoy the sound of water.
Nestled in the heart of Margibi, Liberia, lies a hidden gem that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Welcome to Libassa Ecolodge, a tranquil oasis that combines luxury with sustainability. Surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the pristine Atlantic Ocean, Libassa Ecolodge offers guests a unique and unforgettable experience.
LINTA, which stands for the Liberia National Tourism Association, is a non-profit organization with the primary objective of bringing together various stakeholders in the tourism industry in Liberia. These stakeholders include airlines, hotel and catering trades, car hire services, travel agents, and tour operators.