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'''Transport in Liberia''' consists of {{Convert|243|km|mi|abbr=in}} of railways, 6,580 miles of highways (408 mi paved), seaports, 29 airports (2 paved) and 2 miles of pipeline for oil transportation.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=Liberia|date=2021-10-19|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/liberia/#transportation|work=The World Factbook|publisher=Central Intelligence Agency|language=en|access-date=2021-11-02}}</ref> Buses and taxis are the main forms of ground transportation in and around Monrovia. Charter boats are also available.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Transport in Liberia: How to Get Around Safely|url=https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/western-africa/liberia/liberia-crime|access-date=2021-11-02|website=www.worldnomads.com}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=July 2024}} | '''Transport in Liberia''' consists of {{Convert|243|km|mi|abbr=in}} of railways, 6,580 miles of highways (408 mi paved), seaports, 29 airports (2 paved) and 2 miles of pipeline for oil transportation.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=Liberia|date=2021-10-19|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/liberia/#transportation|work=The World Factbook|publisher=Central Intelligence Agency|language=en|access-date=2021-11-02}}</ref> Buses and taxis are the main forms of ground transportation in and around Monrovia. Charter boats are also available.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Transport in Liberia: How to Get Around Safely|url=https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/western-africa/liberia/liberia-crime|access-date=2021-11-02|website=www.worldnomads.com}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=July 2024}} | ||
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''Narrow gauge:'' 0 km (2025)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fergusson |first=Jim |date=2002 |title=Jim Fergusson's Railway and Tramway Station Lists |url=https://www.branchline.uk/jfpdf/senegalmaliandguineeliberiaandmauritaniarlys.pdf | ''Narrow gauge:'' 0 km (2025)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fergusson |first=Jim |date=2002 |title=Jim Fergusson's Railway and Tramway Station Lists |url=https://www.branchline.uk/jfpdf/senegalmaliandguineeliberiaandmauritaniarlys.pdf |access-date=20 January 2025 |website=The Branch Line Society Jim Fergusson's Railway and Tramway Station Lists}}</ref> | ||
== Roadways == | == Roadways == | ||
Latest revision as of 02:07, 22 October 2025
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Transport in Liberia consists of Template:Convert of railways, 6,580 miles of highways (408 mi paved), seaports, 29 airports (2 paved) and 2 miles of pipeline for oil transportation.[1] Buses and taxis are the main forms of ground transportation in and around Monrovia. Charter boats are also available.[2]Template:Better source needed
Railways
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Historically, three railways were built in Liberia to export ore from mines; they were damaged during the civil wars. By 2007[3] (or 2009[4]) the Bong mine railway was operational. The Lamco Railway was partially rebuilt by ArcelorMittal and put back into service in 2011.[5]
There are no rail connections with other countries, although there has been a proposal to extend the Lamco railway to serve a mine across the border in Guinea.[6]
Total: 243 km (2025)
Standard gauge: 243km (2025)
Narrow gauge: 0 km (2025)[7]
Roadways
Total: 10,600 km (6,586 mi) (there is major deterioration on all highways due to heavy rains and lack of maintenance)
Paved: 657 km (408 mi)
Unpaved: 9,943 km (6,178 mi) (2018)[8]
When construction and reconstruction of roads in Liberia is complete, the Trans–West African Coastal Highway will cross the country, connecting it to Freetown (Sierra Leone), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), and eventually to 11 other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).[9]
Ports and harbors
- Buchanan - railhead of Template:RailGauge Arcelor Mittal line from Tokadeh.
- Greenville
- Harper
- Monrovia
Merchant marine
Liberia is an international flag of convenience for freight shipping.
Total: 3,942 (2021)
Ships by type: barge carrier 1,487, container ship 878, general cargo 131, oil tanker 851, other 595 (2021)[1]
Airports
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Airports - with paved runways
Total: 2 Over 3,047 m (10,000 ft): 1 1,524 to 2,437 m (5,000 to 8,000 ft): 1 (2017)
Airports - with unpaved runways
Total: 27 1,524 to 2,437 m (5,000 to 8,000 ft): 5 914 to 1,523 m (3,000 to 4,999 ft): 8 Under 914 m (3,000 ft): 14 (2013)[1]
See also
References
External links
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