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| Introduction | p. 5 |
| Geography | p. 7 |
| Rivers | |
| Coastal lowlands | |
| Hills and plateaus | |
| Climate | |
| Wildlife | |
| Plant life | |
| History | p. 19 |
| Early history | |
| Founding a country | |
| Money problems | |
| National recovery | |
| World War II | |
| Peace before the storm | |
| Civil war | |
| Peace at last? | |
| Government | p. 31 |
| The elections of 2005 | |
| The Senate and the House of Representatives | |
| The True Whigs | |
| Local government | |
| Local chiefs | |
| Systems of justice | |
| Economy | p. 39 |
| The legacy of war | |
| Natural resources | |
| Farming | |
| Transportation | |
| Environment | p. 47 |
| Rain forests and deforestation | |
| Farming and logging | |
| Protected areas | |
| Fauna and Flora International | |
| Endangered wildlife | |
| Water resources and sanitation | |
| Waste and refuse | |
| Liberians | p. 57 |
| Demographics | |
| The tribes | |
| The Americo-Liberians | |
| Other groups | |
| National dress | |
| Some famous Liberians | |
| Lifestyle | p. 67 |
| City life | |
| Education | |
| Child soldiers | |
| Welfare | |
| Tribal and village life | |
| The family and marriage | |
| Secret societies | |
| Religion | p. 81 |
| Tribal religions | |
| Totemism | |
| Magic | |
| Christianity | |
| Indigenous | |
| African Christianity | |
| Islam | |
| Language | p. 89 |
| English | |
| Regional languages | |
| Lingua francas | |
| Written languages | |
| Other influences | |
| Arts | p. 97 |
| Literature | |
| Americo-Liberian literature | |
| Folktales | |
| Architecture | |
| Music | |
| A living art and craft | |
| Leisure | p. 107 |
| Leisure in the cities | |
| Rural leisure activities | |
| Leisure for expatriates | |
| Sports | |
| The media | |
| Games and songs | |
| Festivals | p. 115 |
| Christian festivals | |
| Muslim festivals | |
| African festivals | |
| The Woi epic | |
| Weddings | |
| Secret society festivals | |
| Birth rituals | |
| Funeral celebrations | |
| Food | p. 123 |
| Staples | |
| Meat | |
| Other foods | |
| A typical Liberian meal | |
| A Liberian feast | |
| Eating out | |
| Beverages | |
| Kitchen equipment | |
| Map of Liberia | p. 132 |
| About the Economy | p. 135 |
| About the Culture | p. 137 |
| Timeline | p. 138 |
| Glossary | p. 140 |
| Further Information | p. 141 |
| Bibliography | p. 142 |
| Index | p. 142 |
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