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News: Union Women and Child Development Minister met a parliamentary delegation from Liberia and discussed India’s initiatives on women-led development, political representation and gender-responsive governance.
Key facts about Liberia
- Location: Liberia is a country in West Africa.
- Bordering countries: It is bordered by three countries – Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ivory Coast
- Bordering ocean: The Atlantic Ocean borders Liberia to the south-southwest.
- Capital: Its capital is Monrovia
- Physiography: The four physiographic regions of Liberia parallel the coast.
- The Coastal Plains are about 560 km long and 40 km wide, with sandy beaches, lagoons, mangrove swamps, and rocky areas.
- The Rolling Hills are about 32 km wide and have an average elevation of 90 m.
- The Dissected Plateau consists of a raised area with scattered mountains.
- The Mountainous Highlands are located in the north.
- Climate: The climate is warm and humid year-round.
- Highest Point: Mount Wuteve is the highest point of the country.
- Lowest Point: The lowest point of the country is the Atlantic Ocean.
- Rivers: Its major rivers are Mano and the Cavalla River. Other major rivers are the Lofa, St. Paul, St. John, and Cestos.
- Lake: Lake Piso is the largest natural lake in the country.
