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With the country recovering from years of savage civil war, travel to Liberia still poses more personal safety risks than it's worth.
Travel Warning: Uncertainty After Civil War
The mess that is Liberia's civil war seems to be on the mend but a full recovery will be a long time in the making. While elections and a new president have provided hope for continued stability, the security situation remains fragile. Crime is prevalent and potentially violent. Travellers should exercise high levels of caution at all times. Avoid non-essential travel outside Monrovia.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Liberia
Population
3,317,176
Currency
Name: Liberian Dollar
Code: LRD
Symbol: $
Electrical Plugs
120V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +0
Country Dialing Code
+231
Weights & Measures
Imperial
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