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    Liberia in Perspective: Orientation Guide: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Monrovia, Ganta, Buchanan, Gbarnga, Kakata, Deforestation, American Colonization, Tubman, Doe, Taylor, Civil War
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    Liberia in Perspective: Orientation Guide: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Monrovia, Ganta, Buchanan, Gbarnga, Kakata, Deforestation, American Colonization, Tubman, Doe, Taylor, Civil War

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    This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Liberia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

    Geography * Introduction * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Rivers * Lakes * Cities * Monrovia * Ganta * Buchanan * Gbarnga * Kakata * Environmental Concerns * Deforestation * Water Supply and Pollution * Coastal Erosion * Natural Hazards * History * Introduction * Early History * "Back to Africa" * American Colonization Society * Early Colonization Efforts * Struggles in the New Colony * The Commonwealth * The New Republic * Colonial Threats * Financial Struggles * Firestone * Barclay and Tubman * The Open Door * Prelude to a Coup * Chairman Doe * Ethnic Divisions * The Chaos Begins * The First Civil War * Taylor Assumes Power * The Second Civil War * Post-Civil-War Liberia * Truth and Reconciliation Report * Economy * Introduction * Manufacturing and Industry * Agriculture * Banking and Currency * Trade * Investment * Energy and Mineral Resources * Energy * Minerals * Standard of Living * Tourism * Transportation * Economic Outlook * International Organizations * Society * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Ethnic Groups * English * Ethnic Conflict and Reconciliation * Religion * Gender Issues * Traditional Dress * Traditions: Celebrations and Holidays * Cuisine * Arts * Music and Dance * Traditional Crafts * Folktales and Folklore * Sports and Recreation * Security * Introduction * Military and Police * Military * Police * U.S.-Liberian Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Cote d'lvoire * Guinea * Sierra Leone * Terrorist Groups and Activity * Issues Affecting Stability * Unemployment and Poverty * Capacity Building and Budgetary Limitations * Land Disputes * Looking Ahead * Footnotes * Geography

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    PublisherProgressive Management
    Release dateOct 15, 2015
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    Progressive Management

    Progressive Management: For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our imprints include PM Medical Health News, Advanced Professional Education and News Service, Auto Racing Analysis, and World Spaceflight News. Many of our publications synthesize official information with original material. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. The e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!

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