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Here is compilation of public data about Liberia, a country similar in size to Switzerland. Unlike Switzerland the people of Liberia are in many places deprived of basic necessities like drinking water. On top of this, communication is challenging due to lack of electricity and internet access.
Liberia is located in West Africa
Liberia (/laɪˈbɪəriə/ (listen)), officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5 million and covers an area of 111,369 square kilometers (43,000 sq mi). English is the official language, but over 20 indigenous languages are spoken, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The country's capital and largest city is Monrovia. Find out more with this link to Wikipedia.
A war ravaged country
As a result of two civil wars which lasted from 1989 to 2003 the country lost much of its basic infrastructure and turned the country into one of the poorest in Africa. In 2005 the first free elections were held. In 2017 George Weah was elected president. Weah cited fighting corruption, reforming the economy, combating illiteracy, and improving life conditions as the main targets of his presidency. Here is a link to a report from 2020 by the United Nations about Liberia.
Get some impressions of modern Liberia with this link to Wikipedia photos.
Liberia is situated in the tropical belt of West Africa. The climate is equatorial, with significant rainfall during the May–October rainy season. This ensure abundant ground water throughout most of the territory, the basis for clean drinking water.
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