October 22, 2024
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia, named for U.S. Pres. James Monroe. Monroe supported the American Colonization Society, which aimed to relocate formerly enslaved Americans to Africa.
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How Do Countries Choose Their Capital Cities?
London, England. Tokyo, Japan. Buenos Aires, Argentina. They all make our lists of places to visit, and they’re also national capitals—each city being the seat of its country’s government. But how are capital cities chosen, anyway? Location is often key. Many countries choose a geographically
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