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Neighboring Countries of Liberia
Liberia shares land borders with 3 countries: Côte d'Ivoire (778 km), Guinea (590 km) and Sierra Leone (299 km).
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Countries bordering Liberia
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Liberia citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Côte d'Ivoire |
Yamoussoukro | Freedom of movement | |
 Guinea |
Conakry | Freedom of movement | |
 Sierra Leone |
Freetown | Freedom of movement |
Côte d'Ivoire accounts for 47% of Liberia's 1,667 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Liberia
Location
Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone
Area
111,369 km² — slightly larger than Virginia
Terrain
Mostly flat to rolling coastal plains rising to rolling plateau and low mountains in northeast
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Mount Wuteve 1,447 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 243 m.
Natural resources
Iron ore, timber, diamonds, gold, hydropower
Natural hazards
Dust-laden harmattan winds blow from the Sahara (December to March)
Good to know
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the coastline is characterized by lagoons, mangrove swamps, and river-deposited sandbars; the inland grassy plateau supports limited agriculture
Neighbours of Liberia's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Burkina Faso
Guinea-Bissau
Mali
SenegalAlso with 3 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Burundi
Neighboring countries of Djibouti
Neighboring countries of Eritrea
Neighboring countries of Gabon
Neighboring countries of Ghana
Neighboring countries of Malawi
Neighboring countries of Somalia
Neighboring countries of Togo- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Liberia passport holders
- Liberia visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Liberia
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).