Liberian Word Associations

The Mano tribe names the first daughter Kou, and the Kissi name the first daughter Sia.

King Sao Boso (Boatswain) was a Mandingo king of the Condo Kingdom, King Zulu Duma was ruler of the southern Vai and neighboring Gola tribes.

When Liberia changed from a Colony to a Commonwealth in 1839, its first Governor was Thomas Buchanan. Upon his death, Vice Governor Joseph Jenkins Roberts took over as Governor. Roberts later became Liberia's first president in 1848.

During the Liberian Civil War, Kpomakpor and Sankawulo served as interim leaders. Kpomakpor was Chairman, Council of State of the Liberian National Transitional Government I (LNTG I).

Sankawulo was Chairman, Council of State of the Liberian National Transitional Government II (LNTG II).

Interim Leaders

Gola and Kissi are of the Mel language group.
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Before Bong and Nimba became counties in the 1960s, that region was known as the Central Province.

The Liberian Legislature is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Harper is the capital of Maryland County, and Pleebo is a major city in Maryland County.

Mano and Lofa are major rivers in Wastern Liberia.

Mount Nimba and Mount Wutivi are the highest mountains in Liberia.