The climate is hot and equatorial. The rainy season lasts from May to October and the rest of the year the harsh Harmattan wind the country. The Harmattan winds are cold and dry and blow from the Sahara Desert to West Africa. Mangroves and swamps characterize the
landscape.
The Pepper Coast, a part of Liberia, has been inhabited at least since the 12th century. Dutch,
British and Portuguese traders had trading posts and contacts in the region from 1461 to the late 17fl1 century. In …show more content…
The country is known for its wood carvings, such as masks, combs and forks. It also has a very versatile literature, but the oldest written literature is only around a century old. One of the most influential authors in Liberia was, and is Edward Wilmot Blyden. He is considered to be one of the early fathers of Pan Africanism. Pan Africanism is an ideology that encourages a
worldwide solidarity between Africans, as it is believed that this would lead to economic, social, and political progression. The cuisine in Liberia is based around rice. Other ingredients
that are common in food are fish, fruits, coconut, and okra.
In conclusion Liberia is a country with rich culture and history that has caused a struggle in present time. However Liberia is slowly starting to gain ground and is on it's way up, but there is still a lot of work to