Liberia
Pronunciation: /lʌɪˈbɪərɪə/
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Definition of Liberia
Liberia was founded in 1822 as a settlement for freed slaves from the US, and was proclaimed independent in 1847. Indigenous peoples, however, form the majority of the population. In 1980 a coup overthrew the predominant Liberian-American elite, and a civil war began in 1990, ending with a ceasefire in 1996
Origin:
from Latin liber 'free'