I Went to America in Africa (Welcome to Liberia)
✅ SUBSCRIBE for More Travel Videos:
???? Get My Top 100 Travel Pics FREE!
I have made it to the West African nation of Liberia (country 178) and I am shocked to see how much it reminds me of home!!! Everything from the country flag to the government system, sports culture, school curriculum, and even the yellow school buses are shockingly similar to the United States, and you will find out why in this video!
Join me today on a tour around Monrovia, the lovely capital of Liberia!
Just out of curiosity - how many of you guys out there knew that Liberia was this Americanized? Would love to hear your thoughts.
#america #africa #travel
Follow @DrewBinsky on Instagram for updates on this trip in real time!
FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
► IG:
► FB:
► Tik Tok:
???????????? WHO AM I?
I'm Drew Binsky and I have been to EVERY Country in the world (197/197). I make travel videos about people, culture, and anything else I find interesting on the road. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel far and wide because I think that traveling is the best education that you can get, and our planet is beautiful!
How I find music for my Videos:
- Tom Fox is a legendary musical artist:
- Take your films to the next level w/ music from Musidbed:
MOST POPULAR YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
► He Is The Ice Man:
► Tallest Humans on Earth:
► Why is Everything Free in Pakistan?:
► 3 Things You Can't Do in North Korea:
► World's Strangest City:
???? GET IN TOUCH!
► Website:
► Email: partnerships@drewbinsky.com
5 Strangest Countries on Earth
#shorts
Liberia: The Love of Liberty
Would you like to explore the impressive history of Liberia, as well as interesting facts about the country and its resilient economy?
You wouldn’t mention 10 African countries before you remember Liberia, a captivating country with a rich culture and blessed with fascinating flora and fauna but marred by a turbulent history. This is a country that survived a ruthless bloody civil war from the late 20th century to the early 21st century. This is a country Europeans love to call the Grain Coast or Pepper Coast for the reason we’d love to discuss later. In this video, we want to explore Africa’s oldest republic. It has a rich history, unique geography, gorgeous people, and interesting facts. As you follow along in this exciting tour of the country of George Weah, kindly endeavor to identify points you would love to comment on.
About Liberia: Location and Size
Officially known as the Republic of Liberia, this a country located on the West African coast. With a beautiful Atlantic coastline along its southern and southwestern regions, it shares its northwestern border with Sierra Leone and its northern border with Guinea. Ivory Coast (or Cote d’Ivoire) is on the east. Liberia’s capital city is Monrovia, a city named after former President James Monroe of the United States, one of the prominent figures behind how freed Americans would have Liberia colonized. Monrovia doubles as the largest city in Liberia. The name of the country is a derivative of the Latin word “liber” which means “free.”
This is in recognition of the fact that this country was created to be home to liberated African-American slaves. This partly explains why the country’s flag is modeled on the USA’s. The single star on the Liberian flag symbolizes the country’s status as the only independent Western-style country in Africa. It also has 11 stripes representing the 11 men who endorsed the Liberian Declaration of Independence. We’ll tell you more about that later when discussing the history of the country.
Liberia is a medium-sized country with a total area of 43,000 square miles. This makes it the 102nd largest country in the world. Based on the 2023 estimate, about 5,506,280 people are living in the country making it the 120th most populous country. Based on the population and the area, the population density of Liberia is about 92 people per 1 square mile. English, precisely Liberian English, is the official language of Liberia, but the country has over 25 other languages by different ethnic groups and in different parts of the country.
Geographical Features
Liberia lies between latitudes 4 degrees and 9 degrees north, and longitudes 7 degrees and 12 degrees west. Almost one-fifth of the country’s population lives in Monrovia alone. According to the last census, other populous cities in the country are Gbarnga, Buchanan, and Ganta with respective populations of 56,986, 50,245, and 42,077. The country’s landscape is characterized by majorly flat to rolling coastal plains containing mangroves and swamps, which also rise to a rolling plateau to low mountains in the northeast.
The country has 15 counties for the purpose of administrative divisions. These, in turn, are divided into 90 districts while each district is made up of clans. The land is rich in biodiversity, rich in many rare species of flora and fauna.
History of Liberia
Let’s begin the history of contemporary Liberia from 1461 when it welcomed the first European visit. Portuguese sailor Pedro de Sintra reached the Liberian coast that year though the name Liberia had not been known. Between then and the late 17th century, Dutch and British traders also had contacts and trading centers in the region. While the Portuguese named the region Costa da Pimenta (meaning Pepper Coast), it was later known as the Grain Coast because of the abundance of Melegueta pepper grains. The traders engaged in trade by barter to exchange commodities and goods with local people.
Subscribe to my Channel: shorturl.at/lnC79
Website:
✅ For business inquiries, contact me at olumayowaonline@yahoo.com
----------Support my channel-------
Bitcoin: 3AUhicWAZ2WhsuajJaY2MhBQustFx18hQn
Paypal: olumayowaonline@yahoo.com
Try Tubebuddy for free:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This video contains images that were used under a Creative Commons License.
If you have any issue with the photos used in my channel or you find something that belongs to you before you claim it to youtube, please SEND ME A MESSAGE and I will DELETE it immediately. Thanks for understanding. Click here to see the full list of images and attributions:
#liberia #africa #africancountries
WHY I DON’T LIKE THIS COUNTRY
???? My JUST GO APP is here! Connect w/ travelers for free:
✅ SUBSCRIBE for more travel videos:
#shorts
Watch this! Before you travel to Liberia ????????
Liberia is a country that's been through so much, you can even see the scars on the buildings and in the people, and yet it continues to exists and find peace and move on. The people are so kind, relaxed and warm. Liberia has unleashed potentials.
#liberia #monrovia #africa #heritage
Liberia works hard but most importantly, plays hard. Turnt up in Liberia!
Welcome to my channel, please enjoy my travels to Africa where I have visited to date 1 Oct 21, 13 countries and I will be on my journey to complete the 54 countries from November 2021 onward. I have plentiful of information and if you desire to visit or move to the continent, please don't hesitate for a consultation and or my International Pre-Travel guide. Please look at my video given you the information to help and assist you
I showcase Africa in my travels to include other countries. My desire is to change the narrative that the western world painted in a negative light of Africa. My channel has talks, words of wisdom, business, investing, purchase property in Africa and livestream discussions. I further show the negative impacts of America in how it continues to have a disregard for Black people. I know my channel is not for everybody whether you agree or not, but my intent is not to hurt people nor disrespect.
Email: GoBlack2Africa@gmail.com
Website: GoBlack2Africa.com *Will be up and running January 2022
Many have asked could they support my channel though I have refused until those felt lead to give. The following is how those can donate.
Cashapp: $Wigginnsrealty
PayPal: RJ and JR Realty
#Goback2Africa #blackexpat #blackrepat #africa #africanamerican #africanamericantraveler
Why I Really Don't Like This Country ????????
UPDATE: I WENT BACK TO BRUNEI TO GIVE IT A 2ND CHANCE!
✅ SUBSCRIBE for More Travel Videos:
???? Get My Top 100 Travel Pics FREE!
While I constantly try to find the positives in every place I visit, there are a few nations that I just simply didn't enjoy.
The country of BRUNEI is one of them.
I went to Brunei back in 2014, three years before I made videos, but my negative experiences in the country have stuck in my mind ever since. That, combined with its absurd human rights laws such as stoning to death LGBT members, I felt like this video needed to be shared with the world.
Have you ever visited any countries that you didn't enjoy? Please share below, I'm curious to know.
Follow @DrewBinsky on IG Stories for behind-the-scenes content of my travels:
#travel #brunei #asia
FIND ME ON:
► INSTAGRAM:
► TIK TOK:
► FACEBOOK:
► YOUTUBE 2ND CHANNEL:
???????????? WHO AM I?
I'm Drew Binsky and I have been to EVERY country in the world (197/197). I make documentaries about interesting people and cultures in faraway places. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel because I think it's the best education that you can get. And our planet is beautiful!
MOST POPULAR YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
► He Is The Ice Man:
► Tallest Humans on Earth:
► He Hasn't Slept Since 1962:
► 3 Things You Can't Do in North Korea:
► Why is Everything Free in Pakistan?:
???? GET IN TOUCH!
► Website:
► Email: partnerships@drewbinsky.com
*Some of the links or other products that appear on this video are from companies which I earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus at no additional cost to you. All opinions are my own. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.
Liberia Tourism, West Africa - Unravel Travel TV
Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa bordered by Sierra Leone to its west, Guinea to its north and Cote d'Ivoire to its east. It covers an area of 111,369 km sq and is home to about 3.7 million people.
Liberia is a country with historical ties to the United States. It was founded by freed black slaves during the pre-Civil War antebellum era of the nineteenth century. The capital, Monrovia, was named after James Monroe. Liberia's flag closely resembles the American flag, reflecting the historical ties of Liberia to the United States.
History
Anthropological research shows the region of Liberia was inhabited at least as far back as the 12th century, perhaps earlier. Between 1461 and the late 17th century, Portuguese, Dutch and British traders had contacts and trading posts in Liberia. The Portuguese had named the area Costa da Pimenta, later translated as Grain Coast, because of the abundance of grains of melegueta pepper.
In 1822, the American Colonization Society which was the primary vehicle for returning black Americans to greater freedom in Africa established Liberia as a place to send people who were formerly enslaved. This movement of black people by the A.C.S. had broad support nationwide among white people in America. While the institution of slavery in America grew, reaching almost four million slaves by the mid-1800s, a growing population in the U.S. chose to emigrate to Liberia as well. African-Americans gradually migrated to the colony and became known as Americo-Liberians, from whom many present day Liberians trace their ancestry. On July 26, 1847, Americo-Liberian settlers declared independence for the Republic of Liberia.
Liberia retained its independence during the Scramble for Africa but lost its claim to extensive territories that were annexed by Britain and France. Economic development was hindered by the decline of markets for Liberian goods in the late 19th century and by indebtedness on a series of loans, payments on which drained the economy.
On April 12, 1980, a successful military coup was staged by a group of noncommissioned army officers led by Master Sergeant Samuel Kanyon Doe. The soldiers were a mixture of the various ethnic groups that claimed marginalization at the hands of the minority Americo-Liberian settlers. In late 1989, the First Liberian Civil War began and the country was in a state of war to varying degrees until 2003. Liberia is recovering from a devastating civil war that ended with a ceasefire in August 2003.
While the country is now on the mend, it has not yet redeveloped the necessary infrastructure to sustain a large increase in tourism, with little for the average visitor outside Monrovia. Towns like Buchanan, Ganta etc are little more than a collection of shanty houses with no decent hotels or food. Monrovia, in general, is calmer than the more far-flung areas although the situation countrywide is improving with the presence of UN Peacekeepers. Fear should not stop you enjoying your visit but act with caution. Travel outside Monrovia is very difficult and not advisable on your own.
Climate
The equatorial climate is hot year-round with heavy rainfall from May to October with a short interlude in mid-July to August. During the winter months of November to March dry dust-laden harmattan winds blow inland causing many problems for residents.
Capital Monrovia
Currency Liberian dollar (LRD)
Area 111,370 km2
Population 3,042,004 (July 2006 est.)
Language English 20% (official), some 20 ethnic group languages, of which a few can be written and are used in correspondence
Religion indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian 40%, Muslim 20%
Electricity 120V/60Hz USA & European plugs
Unravel Travel TV
Unravel Travel TV on YouTube
Unravel Travel TV Twitter
Unravel Travel TV Pinterest
Unravel Travel TV Website
Unravel Travel TV Snapchat traveltv
#UnravelTravelTV #UnravelTravel
Why are We Blind to Africa? #23
#shorts
Why Are There Jews In Morocco? #441
Alyne is half Jewish Moroccan! And today she visited a town where her grandparents grew up!
@DearAlyne
Thank you for watching Nas Daily!
Our mission is to bring people together, and that's why we create content that does exactly that -
And if you love reading more than watching videos, HERE is a link to our blog: blog.nasdaily.com/
Memorizing every UN Member Nation | Geography (Now) Challenge!
Putting that blindfold on took me back to the days of when I use to be into Cubing. Good old days.
This time around, I wanted to make the better use of this lockdown and get done with all the stuff I've been procrastinating on. This was on that list. I should probably work on finishing The Alchemist now.
The challenge is basically to list out all the UN member nations and the two observant states as of late March 2020. There are 193 in total.
Also, this wasn't as challenging as I first assumed. I think I spent much more time filming editing this video than preparing for it. Also, here's the link to the uncut video, if you feel the need to check that I didn't remove my blindfold during this challenge:
#GeographyChallenge
What is ERITREA? ???????? The Italy of Africa?
✅ SUBSCRIBE for More Travel Videos:
???? Get My Top 100 Travel Pics FREE!
HELLO FROM COUNTRY #172 - ERITREA!
I'm thrilled to be back in Africa where I will spend the remaining 3 months of the year! Many of you probably haven’t heard of Eritrea before and that’s because it’s a relatively new country and it’s notoriously difficult to enter (top 5 in the world). After 48 hours of roaming around the capital of Asmara and the ancient port city of Massawa, I’ve really enjoyed my time here.
I’m getting flashbacks to when I was in Ethiopia, yet also touches of Yemen Somaliland and Italy. Yes - ITALY! Eritrea is a former Italian colony and their influence is remarkably well-preserved in the form of giant cathedrals, pizza parlors, gelato shops, old Italian cars, appertivos and many people can still speak fluent Italiano.
The capital of Asmara is VERY safe, with kind-hearted people and surprisingly the weather is cold here (2,400 meters high). Unfortunately due to WiFi issues, I haven't been able to upload anything until now, but there’s no hurry because life is wonderful here! More to come soon ????????
Follow @DrewBinsky in real-time behind the scenes on Instagram Stories:
#eritrea #africa #travel
FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
►FB: (I post daily videos there too!)
►IG Stories:
WHO AM I?
My name is Drew Binsky and I have been to all 197 countries in the world. I make daily travel videos about people, culture and anything else I find interesting on the road. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel far and wide, because our planet is beautiful!
MORE ABOUT ME:
CONTACT ME:
business (at) drewbinsky (dot) com
Living in Liberia
Fascinating facts about living in Liberia: the food, crime and safety, places, etc.
Liberia -Things you never knew
Welcome to Liberia Uncovered, where we dive deep into the hidden gems and lesser-known facts about this fascinating West African nation! In this video, we'll explore 10 mind-blowing facts about Liberia that you probably never knew. From its unique history and rich cultural heritage to its stunning landscapes and vibrant local traditions, Liberia is a country full of surprises. Join us as we uncover the secrets of this captivating land and reveal the stories that make Liberia truly one-of-a-kind. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing content about the world's most intriguing destinations! #Liberia #Travel #Facts
heres a link to our social media accounts :)
3 things you didn't know about #Liberia
#countries
#europe #asia #america #europe #Liberia
----------------------------------------------------------------------
This video shows things about Liberia
---------------------------------------------------------------------
#educational #countries #world #geography #unitedstates #shorts #cameroonfood #knowledge #youtubeshorts #happyearthday #geographynow cote divore, ivory coast, West African travel,travel #westafrica ,#ghana ,#accra ,#abidjan #assinie
#cape #liberianmusic #Liberiafree #Liberiarubber
You won’t believe what Liberia looks like- taking a drive through the city of Monrovia #liberia
Inside this jaunt rocks video, I’ll be taking you on a city drive of Monrovia the capital city of Liberia.
This was done in June 2022 to showcase what driving in Monrovia liberia is really like.
For those wondering how is liberia today, here is your answer.
This video or Monrovia vlog takes you on a drive through the rebuilding and recovery of this former war torn nation in west Africa.
As you may know, this west african country gained independence in 1847 and was setup by returning freed black slaves from the United States of America.
It was largely successful till 1989 when the civil war broke out and the war lasted for 14 years, thus ending the war in 2003. A war spearhead by the former president and warlord Charles Taylor.
Some Liberians fled the war and scattered across the world. They landed in neighboring west african countries, Europe and America.
Today most of those people are returning and looking to rebuild what was destroyed. The people have proven to be resilient and hopeful in their recovery effort.
This is being led by the former world, European and african football megastar George pong weah who is presently in his first term in office as the president of Liberia.
Would this video encourage you to plan a to visit Liberia?
@Jaunt Rocks is looking forward to seeing you there
A little about this me and the channel
The jaunt rocks channel is about seeing the world from the lens of a World traveller, local and international.
When I'm not travelling I'm a serial entrepreneur with interests in real estate, logistics and marketing communications.
Jump right in and lets experience the world together
My goal is to educate, entertain and inspire you to see the world because travel changes lives.
Youtube Channel
SUBSCRIBE TO TAKE A JAUNT WITH ME
Support Our New Creative Hub with a Dollar
Patreon
GET YOUR TRAVEL VISAS WITH EASE
FOR ENQUIRIES & SPONSORSHIP
jauntrocks@gmail.com
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
* My most popular video links
Travel from GRA to Ikeja Lagos
Inside the real streets of Lagos
* Related videos created by other travelers and creators
America in Africa, Welcome to Liberia
The beauty of Liberia surprised us
Geography Now, Liberia-
Thanks for watching
#citydrive #monrovialiberia #travel
The truth about living in Liberia | An American's point of view
The truth about living in Liberia | An American's point of view
American reacts to life in Liberia.
A U.S. foreigner's view on living in Liberia (Liberian food, culture, lifestyle, language, first impressions, etc.) Living in Liberia vs living in the USA.
#Liberia #Monrovia #Liberians #Travel
Comment below things you love about life in Liberia (Monrovia, Gbarnga, Buchanan, Ganta, Kakata, Zwedru, Harbel, etc.)!
Download the Lifey app to watch tons of travel vlogs about Liberia!
Meet Patrice Juah in Liberia's capital Monrovia
Liberia's capital Monrovia is home to a quarter of the country's population. One-time Miss Liberia Patrice Juah shows us around her city.
Patrice Juah is a Mandela Washington Fellow of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a writer, poet, entrepreneur, broadcaster and communications strategist. Miss Liberia 2006 advocates for the education of girls and addresses global audiences, is dedicated to changing the image of her country abroad.
Subscribe:
Website:
Facebook:
Americans FIRST IMPRESSIONS of LIBERIA | Liberia Travel Vlog
Currently in Liberia - Country 15, Vlog 71
Join us as we travel the world!
Subscribe for videos every Tues/Thurs/Sat:
Today, we explored Monrovia, Liberia, an amazing place in West Africa. Our Americans First Impressions of Liberia video will take you all around Monrovia, introduce you to a part of the world that is lesser traveled, and meet some of the most wonderful people we've encountered on our entire travels.
The Liberia Travel Vlog series is just beginning and we can't wait to explore this absolutely spectacular country with you!
Safe to say, our first impressions of Liberia were....we smiled so hard our cheeks hurt at the end of the day filming!
Thanks to all our Liberian family that took us around all over Liberia over the 10 days we were there!
___________________________________________________________________
Like free stuff? **USE OUR AIRBNB LINK TO GET $40 OF YOUR FIRST AIRBNB!**
Follow us other places:
Newsletter:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Keep us On the Go:
Patreon: Get exclusive content and cool stuff:
PayPal:
___________________________________________________________________
Upcoming video:
Liberian Cooking Class
__________________________________________________________________
Like our music? We use Epidemic Sound that has endless copyright free music - most of it which we would listen to outside of filmmaking!
**CLICK THE LINK FOR FREE 30 DAY TRIAL**
Epidemic Sound songs:
Switch Up The Vibe
Papilionem
Tribute to Gold
Liberia - Africa's Only Republic, 1949
To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit:
Liberia National Museum Tour | History of Liberia | Monrovia Liberia
Touring the Liberia National Museum in Monrovia Liberia