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Liberia

Liberia. By: Alisia Martinez. Map of Liberia. Charts & Graphs. Human & Physical Features.

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Liberia

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  1. Liberia By: Alisia Martinez

  2. Map of Liberia

  3. Charts & Graphs

  4. Human & Physical Features To begin with, did you know that the population in Liberia 3,442,000 but compared in the U.S.A., the population is 299,846,000 ? In this paragraph, the human and physical features of Liberia will be compared to the human and physical features of the U.S. For instance, the life expectancy in Liberia is 45.7 but, in the U.S’ life expectancy is 78.2. Also, infant mortality rate in Liberia is 132.5. In contrast, the U.S’ infant mortality is 6.3. Briefly,here was comparisons and differences between Liberia’s human and physical features and the U.S’ human and physical features.

  5. Flag of Liberia Did you know that in the flag history of the Liberian flag, shipping companies use the flag because the ships can avoid taxes and restrictions that other countries enforce. The amazing flag history, facts, and symbol meanings are interesting to write about. In the flag history of Liberia, the flag was adopted on July 26,1847 after gaining independence. If you notice, the flag of you can see that the flag of Liberia is very similar to the U.S.A’s flag because the country was originally recognized as a colony of the U.S. Also, a fact about the flag is that ships use their flag because around the world , Liberia offers the registration under its flag to avoid restrictions other countries enforce. On the flag, there are 11 stripes. The red and white stripes symbolize courage and moral excellence. The blue square represents the African mainland and the national symbol is the white star that is inside of the blue square because the star represents the freedom of the ex-slaves that they were given. In conclusion, here was the interesting flag history,facts, and symbol meanings about the Liberian flag.

  6. Government • The government type is republic • The capital of Liberia is Monrovia • In the judicial branch, the highest court is the supreme court • The national anthem is called ‘’All Hail Liberia Hail!’’ • The suffrage of Liberia is 18 years of age

  7. Religion First of all, did you know that in Liberia 12.2% people practice the Islamic religion ? In addition, 85.6% of Liberian people practice Christianity and it was founded by Jesus Christ in c.30 AD, Israel. Also, world wide the Islamic religion that is practiced is 12.2 million people. World wide for people practicing Christianity is 2 billion. In Christianity on god is believed and in Islamic religion. To conclude, these were fact about the religions Liberian people practice.

  8. Timeline

  9. Animals, Plants, & Natural Resources To begin with, did you know that a plant that is native to Liberia is a cacao tree and in Greek it means ‘’food of the gods? For one thing, I will be writing about Liberia’s animal, plant, and natural resources. There are many animals in Liberia and one is the Liberian mongoose. It was first discovered in 1958 and they are an elusive; forest-dwelling species. Indigo is one plant that not necessarily grows in Liberia because it does have a step by step process for the indigo to be extracted. The name of ‘’indigo,’’ is a Roman term for indclumnot whiich means it is product of India.In addituion, a natural resource in Liberia is diamonds. They are the hardest natural substance on earth and cut through anything. When there is volcanic activity, diamonds are brought closer to the surface. All in all, these were Liberia’s interesting, animals, plants, and natural resources that I wrote about.

  10. Glossary: Word, Synonym,Definition, and Research Connection • Anthem or Melody- a song as of praise, devotion, or Patriotism. This word connects to my country because the anthem of Liberia is ‘’All Hail, Liberia Hail.’’ • Area or Distance- any particular extent of space or surface. This word connects to my country because the total area of Liberia is 111,369 square miles • Capital-or Preeminent- the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country,state, and many more. This word connects to my country because the capital of Liberia is Monrovia. • Climate or Environment- the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperatures,air pressure, humidity, precipitation etc. This word connects to my country because the climate in Liberia tropical;hot, humid,dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights;wet cloudy summers with the frequent heavy showers. • Coastline or Coastways- the outline or contour of a coast;shoreline. This word connects to my country because the exports to China, U.S.,Spain, Algeria,Thailand,Malaysia, and France.

  11. Liberia 2014

  12. Photo Gallery

  13. Works Cited • Ehow. ‘’Animals of Russia.’’ February 21, 2014.http://ehow.com. World Flags 101. ‘’National Flag of Russia.’’ February 11, 2014. • http://worldflags101.com. • Religion Facts. ‘’Big Religion Chart.’’ February 11, 2014. http://religionfacts.com. World Cultures and Geography. ‘’Data File.’’ January 29, 2014. • http://classzone.com.

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