Key facts
Liberia is a country located in Western Africa. There are 3 countries (Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone) that Liberia shares its borders with.
English is an official language in Liberia. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Liberia.
The national currency in Liberia is Liberian dollar (LRD). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent (¢).
With today’s currency rate, 1 EUR is worth 206.68 LRD and 1 USD is worth 190.08 LRD.
Liberian
Banknotes
$5$10$20$50$100
Liberian
Coins
$1¢5¢10¢25¢50
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Liberia is 17.61 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 171.07 Mbps and 126.25 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Liberia.3.80 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Liberia, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 5 socket types used in Liberia. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Liberia?
There are no Mariott hotels in Liberia.
There are no Hilton hotels in Liberia.
There are no IHG hotels in Liberia.
There are no Best Western hotels in Liberia.
There are no Radisson hotels in Liberia.
There are no Accor hotels in Liberia.
What fast food chains are present in Liberia?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Liberia.
The KFC chain does not operate in Liberia.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Liberia.
The Subway chain does not operate in Liberia.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Liberia.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Liberia.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Monrovia?
Weather data for Monrovia (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Liberia.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Liberia
Sources
- Liberia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Liberia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)