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Liberia Travel Guide

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( Liberian English)
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Friday
86°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Liberia?

12

December

Semi-high
season

1

January

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Liberia for tourism.

Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 88 USD

Tourist's budget
from 110 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Liberia is 43 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 105 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Monrovia (LR) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4672 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Monrovia click here

Monrovia
Monrovia
Gbarnga
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
4672
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in Liberia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

Liberian Dollar (LRD) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 LRD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.52954
18884
GBP
0.43794
22834
USD
0.55673
17962
Update: 12 Dec 2024

Get ready for your next trip

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Liberia

Map
Distance matrix
MilesMonroviaZwedruKakataCape Mount Nature Conservation Unit
Monrovia-1833453
Zwedru183-156228
Kakata34156-73
Cape Mount Nature Conservation Unit5322873-

Best Ways to Experience Liberia

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Determine the expenses for your travel or vacation budget, as well as the expenditures associated with residing in another country

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 88 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 110 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Liberia via the Prices link

Currency

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Liberian Dollar (LRD)

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  • USD
LRD
  • EUR
  • GBP
  • LRD
  • USD
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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 12 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Liberia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required for arriving travelers from all countries if traveler is ≥1 year of age.

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Liberia

Wysokie

Areas with malaria

All

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagLiberia for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

  • International Certificate of Vaccination required.

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In Liberia the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

121 / 231
Ranking
5 057 681
Kpelle 20.3%, Bassa 13.4%, Grebo 10%, Gio 8%, Mano 7.9%, Kru 6%, Lorma 5.1%, Kissi 4.8%, Gola 4.4%

Area

105 / 230
Ranking
43 thous. mi²
It is approximately 1% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

172 / 196
Ranking
65.1
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 62.9women 67.4

Median age

12 / 157
Ranking
18
Average age of population expressed in years.men 17.7women 18.2

Population growth

15 / 172
Ranking
2.74%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

121 / 131
Ranking
48.3%
Ability to read, write and count.men 62.7%women 34.1%

GDP

189 / 194
Ranking
1 468 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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