Liberia – Liberia's capital is Monrovia

(Pronounced lye-beer-ee-ah and muhn-roh-vee-uh)

To remember the capital of Liberia, use the following mnemonic:

Lying next to a giant beer (Liberia) was Marilyn Monroe, who screamed with fear (Monrovia).

Interesting facts about Monrovia:

- Atlantic Promontory: The city is situated on the Mesurado River estuary and spreads across Cape Mesuro, a prominent peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean.

- Namesake Capital: It holds the distinction of being the only foreign capital in the world named after a U.S. President, specifically honoring James Monroe due to his support for the American Colonisation Society.

- Rubber Legacy: The urban center grew into a major shipping port heavily tied to the global rubber industry, driven by the establishment of vast nearby plantations by Firestone in the early 20th century.