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Liberia

Republic of Liberia

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Liberia is listed in Western Africa, within Africa. Its capital is Monrovia. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalMonrovia
RegionAfrica
ISO alpha-2LR
ISO alpha-3LBR
Currency code(s)LRD
Language code(s)en
Calling code(s)+231
Country-code TLD.lr
Area111,369 km²

Where is Liberia?

For broad geographic classification, Liberia is grouped under Africa and the subregion Western Africa. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Liberia?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is LR, while the three-letter code is LBR. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Liberia has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.