Monrovia
Monrovia (/mənˈroʊviə/; /mənˈroʊviə, mɒnˈroʊviə/)[2] is the capital of Liberia. It is Liberia's most populous city with a population of 1,010,970. The city is named after 5th U.S. President James Monroe.
| Monrovia | |
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| Coordinates: 6°18′48″N 10°48′5″W / 6.31333°N 10.80139°WCoordinates: 6°18′48″N 10°48′5″W / 6.31333°N 10.80139°W | |
| Country |  Liberia |
| County |  Montserrado |
| District | Greater Monrovia |
| Established | April 25, 1822 |
| Named for | James Monroe - U.S. President |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government of Monrovia |
| • Mayor | Jefferson T. Koijee |
| Area | |
| • Capital city | 75.00 sq mi (194.25 km2) |
| Population (2008 Census)[1] | |
| • Metro | 1,010,970 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| Climate | Am |
| Website | www |
Monrovia was founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society. They wanted free slaves to have their own home back in Africa.[3]
Monrovia Media
Monrovia in the 19th century.
Visiting US President Jimmy Carter and Liberian President William Tolbert wave from their motorcade, 1978.
The Atlantic Ocean as seen from Monrovia.
Population density and low elevation coastal zones. Monrovia is especially vulnerable to sea level rise.
Market stall in central Monrovia
Roberts International Airport Terminal
Liberian Capitol Building.
Broad Street, Monrovia at night
Aerial View of University of Liberia Fendell campus, on the outskirts of the city
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References
- ↑ 2008 National Population and Housing Census Archived 2012-02-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 09, 2008. [1]
- ↑ "Definition of Monrovia". The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
- ↑ "Map of Liberia, West Africa". World Digital Library. 1830. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
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