I´ve been so busy travelling that I have not been able to post for quite some time (more than 4 year...
I´ve been so busy travelling that I have not been able to post for quite some time (more than 4 years to be precise). Presently in Paraguay, South America.
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Airport Robertsfield International Airport is about 80 kms from Monrovia city center. It is recommended that you have someone your know receive you at the airport. A departure tax of US$20.00 is payable by all international passengers. There is another smaller airport just 8 Kms from the city center called Springs Payne Aiport and this is used for some West African flights and domestic flights.
Visa A visitors visa is required for all expect citizens of ECOWAS states (West African countries). Visas are issued by Liberian Embassies in the country of origin of the passenger. A valid passport and a return ticket is required.
Health A Health Certificate should be obtained and Yellow Fever vaccination is required. It is advisable that all intending visitors to Liberia should take anti-malaria tablets as a precaution before and during their stay in Liberia.
Climate Ghana is hot and humid. Average temperature ranges from 23-35 degrees celsius. Airconditioning is widely used throughout the year in hotels and restaurants. Rainy season in Liberia is from April to June and September to October.
Clothes Light cotton clothing during the day and night is advisable.
Electricity 110 Volts 60 Hz. At present there a chronic electricity outages.
Water Water shorages at present. Do not drink the tap water. Drink only Mineral Water which is easily available at hotels and supermarkets.
Currency The Liberian Dollar is the local currency. There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency that a visitor can bring into the country as long as it is declared on arrival. Exchange receipts should be kept in case of inspection on departure. The present exchange rate of the Liberian dollar is:
Liberian Dollar 42 = US$1.00 Liberian Dollar 60 = PDS1.00
Language English is the offical language. However visitors may have difficulty in understanding the English used as it is heavily accented. There are also over 10 other local languages spoken.
This was helpful only in that it provided information that could generally be found on a number of websites. As below, what are your personal experiences of visiting Liberia? What do you recommend or not recommend based on your own travels?
TrueChristian 09.07.2001 20:26
Dear Sir, I am sorry, but much of what you say is untrue. Perhaps if you were to visit Liberia you would find this out for yourself. Your essay is unhelpful to everyone, as it is incorrect in many ways. Yours faithfully, your friend, Grace
Collingwood21 31.05.2001 14:35
OK, you have covered all main points and given some useful info to anybody thinking of visiting this country. However, this is meant to be your opinion of the place! Have you been? What did you think of it?
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