Jollof rice is one of the most common Western African dishes. It is prepared throughout the region including in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Togo, Cameroon as well as Mali. It is composed of fluffy, red-orange rice that is cooked with a combination of vegetables that may include peas, peppers, carrots, cabbage or eggplant, and often accompanied with meat such as lamb, goat, chicken, beef. Jollof rice is also served with salad or fried plantain called dodo in the Yoruba language.Jollof Rice (Nsamé or Zaame)
The culture of Monrovia has two distinct roots, the Southern US heritage of the freed Americo-Liberian slaves and the ancient African descendants of the indigenous people and migratory tribes. Most former Americans belonged to the Masonic Order of Liberia, outlawed since 1980, but originally playing a huge part in the nation’s politics. Settlers brought the skills of embroidery and quilting with them, with both now firmly embedded in the national culture. The diverse tribal ethnicities making up the population of Liberia today have all added to the richness of cultural life in the country.Culture - Liberia
Outdoor activities such as horseback riding and exploring the sleepy, small towns such a Careysburg, founded in 1859 by freed slaves, make for interesting daytrips, and getting far, far away from it all in the rural areas gives the best insight into the country, although care should be taken in the remote areas.Special Sights
Liberia borders Sierra Leone to the nort-west.
Liberia borders Guinea to the north.
Liberia borders Côte d'Ivoire (Elfenbeinküste) to the east.
Liberia is located on the Atlantic Ocean (to the south-west).
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