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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
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Which country in North Africa has a country named after a US president?
Liberia. The capital is Monrovia, named after James Monroe, the fifth U.S. President.
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.
VictoriaBritish Columbia where does the name come from or was it named after someone?
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, was named in honour of Queen Victoria.
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.
Which US president had a foreign capital named after him?
None, but one foreign country, Liberia, has named its capital city oafter James Monroe.
What African capital is named after us president?
Monrovia (Liberia)
What is an African country with a capital named Libreville?
Gabon.
Which country in North Africa has a country named after a US president?
Liberia. The capital is Monrovia, named after James Monroe, the fifth U.S. President.
The only country outside the US with a capital named for a US president?
The capital of Liberia, which is Monrovia was named for James Monroe.
What the only country capital named for a us president outside of the US?
Monrovia, the capital of LIberia, was named for James Monroe.
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 is the only foreign country with a capital city named after an American president?
Although Monrovia, Liberia is the only foreign capital city named after a former US President (James Monroe) it is not the only non-US city named in honor of a past chief executive. Presidente Hayes, a department (equivalent to a county or province) in Paraguay and it's capital Villa Hayes are both named for former President Rutherford B. Hayes
What country has a capital city named Blackpool?
No country has a capital city named Blackpool
What African country's capital is Yacun?
There is no country in Africa with a capital named Yacun. It is possible that the name is misspelled or not widely recognized. If you provide more information, I can try to assist you further.
What country has a capital city named for president James monroe and was founded by freed American slaves?
Liberia
What capital in Africa is named after the 5th president of the US?
The capital of Liberia is named Monrovia.
