Liberia is a country located in west Africa. it is about the size of Tennessee. its name comes from the word liberty .Liberia became the first country in Africa to gain its independence it
was founded by the acs (American colonization society) established in 1816 by
Robert finely with the supporters john Randolph, henry clay and
Richard. they founded the colony of Liberia. the capitol Monrovia, was
named after James Monroe who was president at the time. son of Thomas Jefferson,
Joseph Jenkins Roberts, became the first president of Liberia. for a while
everything was at peace
was founded by the acs (American colonization society) established in 1816 by
Robert finely with the supporters john Randolph, henry clay and
Richard. they founded the colony of Liberia. the capitol Monrovia, was
named after James Monroe who was president at the time. son of Thomas Jefferson,
Joseph Jenkins Roberts, became the first president of Liberia. for a while
everything was at peace
The Liberian seal represents and explains how the country was found and its characteristics. the eagle with the paper represents coming overseas (united states) granting its independence, the ship represents the arrival of the colonist as does the national motto "the love of liberty brought us here". the spade and the plow represents the tools they brought with them, and the palm tree symbolizes many of the regions products.
The liberian flag symbolizes its friendship with the united states. the white star represents the ex-slaves that were given freedom on ship. the flag is seen all-around the world on ships. it is actually the second-most popular flag of convenience (after panama). it is estimated the 1700 foreign owned ship has the liberian flag. Liberia's soccer team and cell phone service is named lonestar because it looks very much like the state flag of texas.