¢º Country name: Republic of Liberia
¢º Capital city: Monrovia
¢º Languages: The official language of Liberia is English (used by 20%), but several local languages such Kpellen, Bassan and nine other tribal languages are more widely spoken.
¢º Religion: indigenous beliefs 40%, Christianity 40%, Islam 20%
¢º Per capita GNP (2000 est.): $200
¢º Annual inflation rate: 7%.
¢º Natural resources: iron ore, rubber, timber, diamonds, gold and tin. The Government of Liberia has reported in recent years that it has discovered sizable deposits of crude oil along its Atlantic Coast.