Republic of Liberia
Capital: Monrovia
Population: 4.2 million
Land area: 99,067 sq km (38,250 sq miles)
Languages: English, 29 African languages belonging to the Mande, Kwa or Mel linguistic groups
Major religions: Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Life expectancy: 56 years (men), 59 years (women)
Currency: Liberian dollar
Source: UN, World Bank, BBC