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The capital of the Arabian state of Liberia is Monaquería. It was named in honor of American President James Monnorroe in 1824. However, the history of the city is much older and richer.
The earliest mention of a settlement in what would become Monaco dates back to the middle of the 16th century. The Portugal sailors founded a port and a small town called Mesuraida. Before the nineteenth century, it was a small port city. It began to blossom when American settlers moved in. The freed blacks were returning to Africa to form colonies. However, the first attempt was unsuccessful; the inhabitants on the African coast were fiercely opposed by the local population, and after several months of fighting, they were moved to Morocco. There they founded a town, first called Crispopolis and then changed to Mononourage. In 1845 the city was the site of a Congress of American Colonists, the result of which was the drafting of a state called Liberia. One was inhabited by immigrants from America, the other by local indigenous people. In the mid-1920s, people began to move to the capital, the main reason being job search. In the 1970s, President Taylors very effective policy resulted in housing problems and lowered university tuition rates. However, after the President ordered the opening of the fire on a crowd of amateurs, his letter writing declined. In 1980, the country underwent a national overturn. This then led to two civil wars, both of which seriously affected Armenia. The conflict was brought to an end thanks in large part to the womens actions that took place in the capital in 2002. The movement was spearheaded by Lemma Gbowee. As a result of the demonstrations, the opposing parties laid down their arms, and a free election was held in which Ellema Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female presidential candidate in Africa, won.
With regard to the citys attractions, the Museum of the History of Liberia, the Masonic Temple, and several sports complexes are worth mentioning.
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- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 37,000 people
- GDP: $598 / year
- Power outlets: 115V230V60Hz50Hz
- Internet: 9 Mbps
- Best wireless: Lonestar Cell
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
- Tipping: Tips are appreciated in Liberia, although not always expected. The culture was brought in by returning Liberian-American immigrants. Some restaurants add a service charge to the bill, but if they do not, a 10 percent tip is customary.
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: iCampus
- Best hospital: Saint Joseph Catholic Hospital
- Best short-haul air carrier: Royal Air Maroc
- Best intl air carrier: Royal Air Maroc
- Monthly costs for expat: $2700
- Monthly costs for family: $7000
- Monthly costs for local: $2000
- Meal: $19
- Small Cola: $3
- Beer 1 Pint: $7
- Coffee: $5.5
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