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Name: CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Liberia
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CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Liberia (2004)

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“CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Liberia”, published in 2004, is a work by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. It explores elements such as Liberian, timber and rubber.

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Liberia (2004)

“ Some have returned, many will not. Richly endowed with water, mineral resources, forests, and a climate favorable to agriculture, Liberia had been a producer and exporter of basic products - primarily raw timber and rubber. Local manufacturing, mainly foreign owned, had been small in scope. The departure of the former president, Charles TAYLOR, to Nigeria in August 2003, the establishment of the all-inclusive National Transition Government of Liberia (NTGL) , and the arrival of a UN mission are all encouraging signs that the political crisis is coming to an end. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Liberia (2004)

“ Economy Liberia Economy - overview: Civil war and misgovernment have destroyed much of Liberia's economy, especially the infrastructure in and around Monrovia. Many businessmen have fled the country, taking capital and expertise with them. ”

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“ Biodiversity, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94
signed, but not ratified: Climate Change, Environmental Modification, Law of the Sea, Marine Life Conservation Geography - note: facing the Atlantic Ocean, the coastline is characterized by lagoons, mangrove swamps, and river-deposited sandbars; the inland grassy plateau supports limited agriculture
People Liberia Population: 3,390,635 (July 2004 est.) ”

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“ The restoration of infrastructure and the raising of incomes in this ravaged economy depend on the implementation of sound macro- and micro-economic policies, including the encouragement of foreign investment, and generous support from donor countries. ”

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“ Religions: indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20% Languages: English 20% (official) , some 20 ethnic group languages, of which a few can be written and are used in correspondence Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write
total population: 57.5%
male: 73.3%
female: 41.6%
note: (2003 est.)
Government Liberia Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Liberia
conventional short form: Liberia Government type: republic Capital: Monrovia Administrative divisions: 15 counties ”

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“ Population growth rate: 2.7% (2004 est.) Birth rate: 44.81 births/1,000 population (2004 est.) Death rate: 17.86 deaths/1,000 population (2004 est.) Net migration rate: 0 migrant (s) /1,000 population
note: at least 200,000 Liberian refugees are in surrounding countries ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Liberia (2004)

“ Unemployment rate: 85% (2003 est.) Budget: revenues: $85.4 million
expenditures: $90.5 million, including capital expenditures of NA (2000 est.) Agriculture - products: rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca) , palm oil, sugarcane, bananas; sheep, goats; timber Industries: rubber processing, palm oil processing, timber, diamonds Industrial production growth rate: NA Electricity - production: 468.8 million kWh (2001) Electricity - consumption: 435.9 million kWh (2001) Electricity - exports: 0 kWh (2001) Electricity - imports: 0 kWh (2001) Oil - production: 0 bbl/day (2001 est.) ”

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“ Cabinet appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate; note - current cabinet positions are divided among groups participating in the Liberian peace process
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (renewable) ; election last held 19 July 1997 (next to be held NA October 2005)
note:: a UN-brokered cease-fire among warring factions and the Liberian government resulted in the August 2003 resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR ”

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