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Liberia. The capital is Monrovia, named after James Monroe, the fifth U.S. President.
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Which African country has its capital named after a President of the US?
Liberia's captial Monrovia is named after President James Monroe.Monrovia was founded in 1822 during the term of President James Monroe. A port city located at the mouth of the St. Paul River, Monrovia was established by the American Colonization Society as a haven for freed black slaves from America
Why was the african country Liberia formed?
To free the slaves to Africa as opposed to the US. The country of Liberia was formed in 1822 by a colonization society in the United States as a homeland for freed slaves. It was the first independent African republic. Monrovia, the country's capital city, was named after U.S. President James Monroe, who arranged for its founding. The name Liberia comes from the Latin phrase which means free land.
What president was Monroe County named after?
James Monroe
What country did werther's original caramel originate?
Germany, named after a region of the country.
What country is the only country in the wotld named after its ruling family?
Saudi Arabia.
Which country in North Africa has a capital named after a US president?
Liberia is the country, Monrovia is the capital, Monroe is the president. North Africa is a bit of a stretch, I think.
What president was North Dakota named after?
North Dakota was not named for any president. North Dakota was named for the Dakota tribe of Native Americans that lived in the area.
Which president has last name Monoriva?
There was no President actually named Monrovia. Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia, was named for President James Monroe supported the "return" of free slaves to Africa. These freed slaves would go on to found the country of Liberia.
What capital in Africa is named after the 5th president of the US?
The capital of Liberia is named Monrovia.
What capital in Africa is named after a president?
Monrovia, the capital of Liberia is named for James Monroe.
Is new Guinea in Africa?
No. New Guinea is located immediately north of Australia in the Southwest Pacific, and is the world's second largest island. It was named after Guinea in Africa, which is a totally separate country.
What country is now Numidia?
There is no current country named Numidia. Numidia was an ancient Libyan kingdom located in modern-day Algeria and part of western Tunisia in North Africa.
Longo is a country of South Africa?
There is no country named Longo in Africa. South Africa is a country in it's own right. Langa is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.
What capital city on the west coast of Africa is named for a US president?
Monrovia, in Liberia, is named for President James Monroe. Liberia was settled by former slaves who returned from the US to Africa.
Movie named after a country in Africa?
Madagascar?
What country in south Africa was named for an ancient empire of this region?
i dont give a africa
Who named the continent of Africa?
The continent of Africa was named by the ancient Romans. It referred to what is now the country of Tunisia and its meaning was "land of the Afri."
