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Monrovia |
General Information:
Monrovia is the capital city of Liberia on the west coast of Africa. It is a major port city with wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mesurado River and St. Paul River. It was first occupied by the Portuguese sailors during the 16th century. It was named Cape Mesurado at that time. The American settlers established their colonial settlement of Christopolis in 1822.
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The city was renamed as Monrovia after James Monroe, the President of the United States in 1824. The infrastructure of the city was severely affected after the siege of Monrovia during the Liberian Civil War. Today's Liberia houses a population approximately 572,000 (2003 census). It is an important harbor popular for latex and iron ore exports. Monrovia is the principal administrative, commercial, and financial center of Liberia. The climate is tropical with dry winters and wet summers. There are several nightclubs, restaurants and bars around Gurley Street.
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Tourist Attractions:
The Kendeja Cultural Center off the Robertsfield Highway and the Beasao village situated at a few distance from Monrovia are some special tourist attractions of the city. A visit to these places will familiarize the tourists with the indigenous Monrovian culture. The dainty Providence Island located between downtown Monrovia and the port is another major tourist visiting place of Monrovia. It was the landing site of the American settlers and freed slaves who resided on the Monrovian land. The island provides great fun and entertainment to the tourists visiting the place. There is an amphitheatre with a bandstand that offers spectacular African dances and music. Centennial Pavilion situated at the inauguration spot of the President of Liberia is another interesting places of visit. The building was established to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the country's independence. Other attractions include the Liberian National Museum, Masonic Temple, the Waterside Market, a zoo and a sports stadium.
Transportation:
Many national and international flights are operated from Roberts International airport.
Flights from Monrovia to Conakry (Guinea) Accra and Freetown are operated by Ghana Airways. Minibuses and bush taxis are popular local transports. Bushes taxis are opted more by the tourists, as they are safer and less crowded. There are boat services from the city to Greenville and Harper.
Shopping:
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There are numerous boutiques and shops that provided modern fashionable clothing and accessories. Air-conditioned supermarkets opportune plentiful shopping options. There are exquisite craft stalls including items like woodcarvings, stone figures, masks, metal jewelry and reed dolls.
Hotels:
There are a good number of hotels in the city that offers top class to mid budget accommodation.
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Hotel Africa located in suburban Monrovia; on O.A.U. (Organization of African Unity) Island at the Unity Conference Center is a premier hotel of Monrovia. Besides luxurious lodging the hotel offers modern facilities like Swimming Pool, Kitchen, Tennis and Air Conditioning. Holiday Inn Hotel, Kailondo International Guest House and Krystal Oceanview Hotel are some other popular hotels of Monrovia.
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