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57301295b2c2fd1400568800 | In what year did a military coupe overthrow leadership leading to william tubmans death? | 1980 | [
"Liberia\n\nLongstanding political tensions from the 27 year rule of William Tubman resulted in a military coup in 1980 that overthrew the leadership soon after his death, marking the beginning of political instability. Five years of military rule by the People's Redemption Council and five years of civilian rule b... |
57301295b2c2fd1400568801 | How long was the rule of the peoples redemption council? | five years | [
"Liberia\n\nLongstanding political tensions from the 27 year rule of William Tubman resulted in a military coup in 1980 that overthrew the leadership soon after his death, marking the beginning of political instability. Five years of military rule by the People's Redemption Council and five years of civilian rule b... |
57301295b2c2fd1400568802 | How long was the rule of the national democratic party? | five years | [
"Liberia\n\nLongstanding political tensions from the 27 year rule of William Tubman resulted in a military coup in 1980 that overthrew the leadership soon after his death, marking the beginning of political instability. Five years of military rule by the People's Redemption Council and five years of civilian rule b... |
57301295b2c2fd1400568803 | What did the liberian civil war result in? | the deaths and displacement of more than half a million people and devastated Liberia's economy. | [
"Liberia\n\nLongstanding political tensions from the 27 year rule of William Tubman resulted in a military coup in 1980 that overthrew the leadership soon after his death, marking the beginning of political instability. Five years of military rule by the People's Redemption Council and five years of civilian rule b... |
57301409a23a5019007fcd13 | What empire was o the decline on 1375? | Western Sudanic Mali Empire | [
"Liberia\n\nThis influx was compounded by the decline of the Western Sudanic Mali Empire in 1375 and the Songhai Empire in 1591. Additionally, as inland regions underwent desertification, inhabitants moved to the wetter coast. These new inhabitants brought skills such as cotton spinning, cloth weaving, iron smeltin... |
57301409a23a5019007fcd14 | What happened when regions underwent desertification? | inhabitants moved to the wetter coast | [
"Liberia\n\nThis influx was compounded by the decline of the Western Sudanic Mali Empire in 1375 and the Songhai Empire in 1591. Additionally, as inland regions underwent desertification, inhabitants moved to the wetter coast. These new inhabitants brought skills such as cotton spinning, cloth weaving, iron smeltin... |
57301409a23a5019007fcd15 | Where did the people of the Mali empire immigrate to? | the Grand Cape Mount region. | [
"Liberia\n\nThis influx was compounded by the decline of the Western Sudanic Mali Empire in 1375 and the Songhai Empire in 1591. Additionally, as inland regions underwent desertification, inhabitants moved to the wetter coast. These new inhabitants brought skills such as cotton spinning, cloth weaving, iron smeltin... |
57301409a23a5019007fcd16 | Who opposed the influx of vai forming an alliance with maine? | The ethnic Kru | [
"Liberia\n\nThis influx was compounded by the decline of the Western Sudanic Mali Empire in 1375 and the Songhai Empire in 1591. Additionally, as inland regions underwent desertification, inhabitants moved to the wetter coast. These new inhabitants brought skills such as cotton spinning, cloth weaving, iron smeltin... |
57301558947a6a140053d098 | What is "the american colonization society"? | a movement to resettle American free blacks and freed slaves in Africa. | [
"Liberia\n\nIn the United States, there was a movement to resettle American free blacks and freed slaves in Africa. The American Colonization Society was founded in 1816 in Washington, DC for this purpose, by a group of prominent politicians and slaveholders. But its membership grew to include mostly people who sup... |
57301558947a6a140053d099 | When was the "american colonization society founded"? | 1816 | [
"Liberia\n\nIn the United States, there was a movement to resettle American free blacks and freed slaves in Africa. The American Colonization Society was founded in 1816 in Washington, DC for this purpose, by a group of prominent politicians and slaveholders. But its membership grew to include mostly people who sup... |
57301558947a6a140053d09a | The "american colonization society" consisted mostly of whom" | people who supported abolition of slavery | [
"Liberia\n\nIn the United States, there was a movement to resettle American free blacks and freed slaves in Africa. The American Colonization Society was founded in 1816 in Washington, DC for this purpose, by a group of prominent politicians and slaveholders. But its membership grew to include mostly people who sup... |
57301558947a6a140053d09b | What did slave holders want to do? | to get free people of color out of the South | [
"Liberia\n\nIn the United States, there was a movement to resettle American free blacks and freed slaves in Africa. The American Colonization Society was founded in 1816 in Washington, DC for this purpose, by a group of prominent politicians and slaveholders. But its membership grew to include mostly people who sup... |
57301558947a6a140053d09c | rather than emigrate African Americans wanted to do what? | improve conditions in the United States | [
"Liberia\n\nIn the United States, there was a movement to resettle American free blacks and freed slaves in Africa. The American Colonization Society was founded in 1816 in Washington, DC for this purpose, by a group of prominent politicians and slaveholders. But its membership grew to include mostly people who sup... |
573018a5947a6a140053d0da | African Americans were sent to the pepper coast to do what? | establish a colony for freed African Americans. | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 1822, the American Colonization Society began sending African-American volunteers to the Pepper Coast to establish a colony for freed African Americans. By 1867, the ACS (and state-related chapters) had assisted in the migration of more than 13,000 African Americans to Liberia. These free African Ame... |
573018a5947a6a140053d0db | By 1837 the ACS had assisted in moving how many african americans to liberia? | 13,000 | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 1822, the American Colonization Society began sending African-American volunteers to the Pepper Coast to establish a colony for freed African Americans. By 1867, the ACS (and state-related chapters) had assisted in the migration of more than 13,000 African Americans to Liberia. These free African Ame... |
573018a5947a6a140053d0dc | What did African Americans who were moved to Liberia identify as? | Americo-Liberians | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 1822, the American Colonization Society began sending African-American volunteers to the Pepper Coast to establish a colony for freed African Americans. By 1867, the ACS (and state-related chapters) had assisted in the migration of more than 13,000 African Americans to Liberia. These free African Ame... |
573018a5947a6a140053d0dd | Who did Americo-Liberians not identify with? | indigenous natives of the tribes they encountered | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 1822, the American Colonization Society began sending African-American volunteers to the Pepper Coast to establish a colony for freed African Americans. By 1867, the ACS (and state-related chapters) had assisted in the migration of more than 13,000 African Americans to Liberia. These free African Ame... |
573018a5947a6a140053d0de | What did African Americans moved to Liberia keep from America? | cultural tradition | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 1822, the American Colonization Society began sending African-American volunteers to the Pepper Coast to establish a colony for freed African Americans. By 1867, the ACS (and state-related chapters) had assisted in the migration of more than 13,000 African Americans to Liberia. These free African Ame... |
57301a88b2c2fd1400568875 | The americo-liberians did not identify with who? | indigenous peoples they encountered, | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Americo-Liberian settlers did not identify with the indigenous peoples they encountered, especially those in communities of the more isolated \"bush.\" They knew nothing of their cultures, languages or animist religion. Encounters with tribal Africans in the bush often developed as violent confronta... |
57301a88b2c2fd1400568876 | What were americo-liberians encounters like with tribal Africans" | violent confrontations. | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Americo-Liberian settlers did not identify with the indigenous peoples they encountered, especially those in communities of the more isolated \"bush.\" They knew nothing of their cultures, languages or animist religion. Encounters with tribal Africans in the bush often developed as violent confronta... |
57301a88b2c2fd1400568877 | Who raided the colonial settlements? | the Kru and Grebo people from their inland chiefdoms. | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Americo-Liberian settlers did not identify with the indigenous peoples they encountered, especially those in communities of the more isolated \"bush.\" They knew nothing of their cultures, languages or animist religion. Encounters with tribal Africans in the bush often developed as violent confronta... |
57301a88b2c2fd1400568878 | What did Americo-liberians exclude tribes from? | citizenship in their own lands | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Americo-Liberian settlers did not identify with the indigenous peoples they encountered, especially those in communities of the more isolated \"bush.\" They knew nothing of their cultures, languages or animist religion. Encounters with tribal Africans in the bush often developed as violent confronta... |
57301a88b2c2fd1400568879 | Americo-Liberians set up missions and schools to do what? | to educate the indigenous peoples. | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Americo-Liberian settlers did not identify with the indigenous peoples they encountered, especially those in communities of the more isolated \"bush.\" They knew nothing of their cultures, languages or animist religion. Encounters with tribal Africans in the bush often developed as violent confronta... |
57301c4fb2c2fd140056888f | Who was responsible for the death of William R. Tolbert? | a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group | [
"Liberia\n\nOn April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. Th... |
57301c4fb2c2fd1400568890 | On what date was William R. Tolbert killed? | April 12, 1980 | [
"Liberia\n\nOn April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. Th... |
57301c4fb2c2fd1400568891 | Who was also executed on the day of William R. Tolbert's death? | majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. | [
"Liberia\n\nOn April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. Th... |
57301c4fb2c2fd1400568892 | The coup leaders later became known as? | the People's Redemption Council | [
"Liberia\n\nOn April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. Th... |
57301c4fb2c2fd1400568893 | What was the PRC criticized for ? | corruption and political repression | [
"Liberia\n\nOn April 12, 1980, a military coup led by Master Sergeant Samuel Doe of the Krahn ethnic group overthrew and killed President William R. Tolbert, Jr.. Doe and the other plotters later executed a majority of Tolbert's cabinet and other Americo-Liberian government officials and True Whig Party members. Th... |
57301d82b2c2fd14005688b3 | What eventually happened to the rebels? | split into various factions fighting one another. | [
"Liberia\n\nThe rebels soon split into various factions fighting one another. The Economic Community Monitoring Group under the Economic Community of West African States organized a military task force to intervene in the crisis. From 1989 to 1996 one of Africa's bloodiest civil wars ensued, claiming the lives of m... |
57301d82b2c2fd14005688b4 | Who intervened in the rebel crisis? | The Economic Community Monitoring Group under the Economic Community of West African States | [
"Liberia\n\nThe rebels soon split into various factions fighting one another. The Economic Community Monitoring Group under the Economic Community of West African States organized a military task force to intervene in the crisis. From 1989 to 1996 one of Africa's bloodiest civil wars ensued, claiming the lives of m... |
57301d82b2c2fd14005688b5 | What did the economic community monitoring group do to intervene in the crisis? | organized a military task force | [
"Liberia\n\nThe rebels soon split into various factions fighting one another. The Economic Community Monitoring Group under the Economic Community of West African States organized a military task force to intervene in the crisis. From 1989 to 1996 one of Africa's bloodiest civil wars ensued, claiming the lives of m... |
57301d82b2c2fd14005688b6 | During what period did the African civil war last? | 1989 to 1996 | [
"Liberia\n\nThe rebels soon split into various factions fighting one another. The Economic Community Monitoring Group under the Economic Community of West African States organized a military task force to intervene in the crisis. From 1989 to 1996 one of Africa's bloodiest civil wars ensued, claiming the lives of m... |
57301d82b2c2fd14005688b7 | How many liberians died in the civil war? | 200,000 | [
"Liberia\n\nThe rebels soon split into various factions fighting one another. The Economic Community Monitoring Group under the Economic Community of West African States organized a military task force to intervene in the crisis. From 1989 to 1996 one of Africa's bloodiest civil wars ensued, claiming the lives of m... |
57301f0704bcaa1900d771c9 | What is "Movement For democracy in Liberia"? | a second rebel group, | [
"Liberia\n\nIn March 2003, a second rebel group, Movement for Democracy in Liberia, began launching attacks against Taylor from the southeast. Peace talks between the factions began in Accra in June of that year, and Taylor was indicted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone for crimes against humanity that same mon... |
57301f0704bcaa1900d771ca | Movement For democracy in Liberia launched attacks against who? | Taylor | [
"Liberia\n\nIn March 2003, a second rebel group, Movement for Democracy in Liberia, began launching attacks against Taylor from the southeast. Peace talks between the factions began in Accra in June of that year, and Taylor was indicted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone for crimes against humanity that same mon... |
57301f0704bcaa1900d771cb | where did peace talks begin between Movement For democracy in Liberia and Taylor? | Accra in June of that year | [
"Liberia\n\nIn March 2003, a second rebel group, Movement for Democracy in Liberia, began launching attacks against Taylor from the southeast. Peace talks between the factions began in Accra in June of that year, and Taylor was indicted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone for crimes against humanity that same mon... |
57301f0704bcaa1900d771cc | Why was Taylor indicted by a special court ? | for crimes against humanity | [
"Liberia\n\nIn March 2003, a second rebel group, Movement for Democracy in Liberia, began launching attacks against Taylor from the southeast. Peace talks between the factions began in Accra in June of that year, and Taylor was indicted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone for crimes against humanity that same mon... |
57301f0704bcaa1900d771cd | Who did the rebels launch an assault on in July, 2003? | Monrovia. | [
"Liberia\n\nIn March 2003, a second rebel group, Movement for Democracy in Liberia, began launching attacks against Taylor from the southeast. Peace talks between the factions began in Accra in June of that year, and Taylor was indicted by the Special Court for Sierra Leone for crimes against humanity that same mon... |
573020b2947a6a140053d156 | The 2005 elections were known as what? | the most free and fair in Liberian history | [
"Liberia\n\nThe subsequent 2005 elections were internationally regarded as the most free and fair in Liberian history. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Harvard-trained economist and former Minister of Finance, was elected as the first female president in Africa. Upon her inauguration, Sirleaf requested the extradition of T... |
573020b2947a6a140053d157 | Who is ellen johnson sirleaf? | a Harvard-trained economist and former Minister of Finance | [
"Liberia\n\nThe subsequent 2005 elections were internationally regarded as the most free and fair in Liberian history. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Harvard-trained economist and former Minister of Finance, was elected as the first female president in Africa. Upon her inauguration, Sirleaf requested the extradition of T... |
573020b2947a6a140053d158 | Who was elected the first female president of Africa? | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf | [
"Liberia\n\nThe subsequent 2005 elections were internationally regarded as the most free and fair in Liberian history. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Harvard-trained economist and former Minister of Finance, was elected as the first female president in Africa. Upon her inauguration, Sirleaf requested the extradition of T... |
573020b2947a6a140053d159 | Movement For democracy in Liberia requested the extradition of whom" | Taylor from Nigeria | [
"Liberia\n\nThe subsequent 2005 elections were internationally regarded as the most free and fair in Liberian history. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Harvard-trained economist and former Minister of Finance, was elected as the first female president in Africa. Upon her inauguration, Sirleaf requested the extradition of T... |
573020b2947a6a140053d15a | What was created to address the causes of civil war? | Truth and Reconciliation Commission | [
"Liberia\n\nThe subsequent 2005 elections were internationally regarded as the most free and fair in Liberian history. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Harvard-trained economist and former Minister of Finance, was elected as the first female president in Africa. Upon her inauguration, Sirleaf requested the extradition of T... |
573021a304bcaa1900d771e7 | How many counties is liberia divided into? | fifteen | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia is divided into fifteen counties, which, in turn, are subdivided into a total of 90 districts and further subdivided into clans. The oldest counties are Grand Bassa and Montserrado, both founded in 1839 prior to Liberian independence. Gbarpolu is the newest county, created in 2001. Nimba is the ... |
573021a304bcaa1900d771e8 | How many districts are the 15 counties of liberia divided into? | 90 | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia is divided into fifteen counties, which, in turn, are subdivided into a total of 90 districts and further subdivided into clans. The oldest counties are Grand Bassa and Montserrado, both founded in 1839 prior to Liberian independence. Gbarpolu is the newest county, created in 2001. Nimba is the ... |
573021a304bcaa1900d771e9 | What is the oldest county in liberia? | Grand Bassa | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia is divided into fifteen counties, which, in turn, are subdivided into a total of 90 districts and further subdivided into clans. The oldest counties are Grand Bassa and Montserrado, both founded in 1839 prior to Liberian independence. Gbarpolu is the newest county, created in 2001. Nimba is the ... |
573021a304bcaa1900d771ea | When was Grand Bassa founded? | 1839 | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia is divided into fifteen counties, which, in turn, are subdivided into a total of 90 districts and further subdivided into clans. The oldest counties are Grand Bassa and Montserrado, both founded in 1839 prior to Liberian independence. Gbarpolu is the newest county, created in 2001. Nimba is the ... |
573021a304bcaa1900d771eb | What is Liberia's newest county? | Gbarpolu | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia is divided into fifteen counties, which, in turn, are subdivided into a total of 90 districts and further subdivided into clans. The oldest counties are Grand Bassa and Montserrado, both founded in 1839 prior to Liberian independence. Gbarpolu is the newest county, created in 2001. Nimba is the ... |
573022c004bcaa1900d77201 | What is the legislature composed of? | the Senate and the House of Representatives | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Legislature is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House, led by a speaker, has 73 members apportioned among the 15 counties on the basis of the national census, with each county receiving a minimum of two members. Each House member represents an electoral district within a ... |
573022c004bcaa1900d77202 | Who is the house led by? | a speaker | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Legislature is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House, led by a speaker, has 73 members apportioned among the 15 counties on the basis of the national census, with each county receiving a minimum of two members. Each House member represents an electoral district within a ... |
573022c004bcaa1900d77203 | How many members are in a house? | 73 | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Legislature is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House, led by a speaker, has 73 members apportioned among the 15 counties on the basis of the national census, with each county receiving a minimum of two members. Each House member represents an electoral district within a ... |
573022c004bcaa1900d77204 | What are the 73 members of the house are appropriated among? | the 15 counties on the basis of the national census | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Legislature is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House, led by a speaker, has 73 members apportioned among the 15 counties on the basis of the national census, with each county receiving a minimum of two members. Each House member represents an electoral district within a ... |
573022c004bcaa1900d77205 | What is the senate made up of? | two senators from each county for a total of 30 senators. | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Legislature is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House, led by a speaker, has 73 members apportioned among the 15 counties on the basis of the national census, with each county receiving a minimum of two members. Each House member represents an electoral district within a ... |
5730242f947a6a140053d17e | What is Liberia's highest judicial authority? | Supreme Court | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia's highest judicial authority is the Supreme Court, made up of five members and headed by the Chief Justice of Liberia. Members are nominated to the court by the president and are confirmed by the Senate, serving until the age of 70. The judiciary is further divided into circuit and speciality co... |
5730242f947a6a140053d17f | How many members are in the Supreme court? | five | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia's highest judicial authority is the Supreme Court, made up of five members and headed by the Chief Justice of Liberia. Members are nominated to the court by the president and are confirmed by the Senate, serving until the age of 70. The judiciary is further divided into circuit and speciality co... |
5730242f947a6a140053d180 | Who is the head of the supreme court? | the Chief Justice of Liberia | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia's highest judicial authority is the Supreme Court, made up of five members and headed by the Chief Justice of Liberia. Members are nominated to the court by the president and are confirmed by the Senate, serving until the age of 70. The judiciary is further divided into circuit and speciality co... |
5730242f947a6a140053d181 | How are members chosen for the court? | Members are nominated to the court by the president and are confirmed by the Senate | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia's highest judicial authority is the Supreme Court, made up of five members and headed by the Chief Justice of Liberia. Members are nominated to the court by the president and are confirmed by the Senate, serving until the age of 70. The judiciary is further divided into circuit and speciality co... |
5730242f947a6a140053d182 | How long do members of the supreme court serve? | until the age of 70 | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia's highest judicial authority is the Supreme Court, made up of five members and headed by the Chief Justice of Liberia. Members are nominated to the court by the president and are confirmed by the Senate, serving until the age of 70. The judiciary is further divided into circuit and speciality co... |
573026f5b2c2fd1400568977 | What was liberia's score on the 2010 Corruption Perceptions index? | 3.3 | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia scored a 3.3 on a scale from 10 (highly clean) to 0 (highly corrupt) on the 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index. This gave it a ranking 87th of 178 countries worldwide and 11th of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa. This score represented a significant improvement since 2007, when the country scored 2.1 and... |
573026f5b2c2fd1400568978 | What was Liberia's ranking compared to the other 176 countries? | 87th | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia scored a 3.3 on a scale from 10 (highly clean) to 0 (highly corrupt) on the 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index. This gave it a ranking 87th of 178 countries worldwide and 11th of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa. This score represented a significant improvement since 2007, when the country scored 2.1 and... |
573026f5b2c2fd1400568979 | What did Liberia's score and ranking on the 2010 Corruption Perceptions index represent? | a significant improvement since 2007 | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia scored a 3.3 on a scale from 10 (highly clean) to 0 (highly corrupt) on the 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index. This gave it a ranking 87th of 178 countries worldwide and 11th of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa. This score represented a significant improvement since 2007, when the country scored 2.1 and... |
573026f5b2c2fd140056897a | What was Liberia's score and rank on the 2007 Corruption Perceptions index? | scored 2.1 and ranked 150th of 180 countries | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia scored a 3.3 on a scale from 10 (highly clean) to 0 (highly corrupt) on the 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index. This gave it a ranking 87th of 178 countries worldwide and 11th of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa. This score represented a significant improvement since 2007, when the country scored 2.1 and... |
573026f5b2c2fd140056897b | In 2007, when seeking attention, selection or service . What percent of Liberians had to pay a bribe? | 89% | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia scored a 3.3 on a scale from 10 (highly clean) to 0 (highly corrupt) on the 2010 Corruption Perceptions Index. This gave it a ranking 87th of 178 countries worldwide and 11th of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa. This score represented a significant improvement since 2007, when the country scored 2.1 and... |
57302834a23a5019007fcea7 | What is the central bank of Liberia responsible for? | printing and maintaining the Liberian dollar | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Central Bank of Liberia is responsible for printing and maintaining the Liberian dollar, which is the primary form of currency in Liberia. Liberia is one of the world's poorest countries, with a formal employment rate of 15%. GDP per capita peaked in 1980 at US$496, when it was comparable to Egypt's... |
57302834a23a5019007fcea8 | What is Liberia considered around the world economically? | one of the world's poorest countries | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Central Bank of Liberia is responsible for printing and maintaining the Liberian dollar, which is the primary form of currency in Liberia. Liberia is one of the world's poorest countries, with a formal employment rate of 15%. GDP per capita peaked in 1980 at US$496, when it was comparable to Egypt's... |
57302834a23a5019007fcea9 | What is Liberia's employment rate? | 15% | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Central Bank of Liberia is responsible for printing and maintaining the Liberian dollar, which is the primary form of currency in Liberia. Liberia is one of the world's poorest countries, with a formal employment rate of 15%. GDP per capita peaked in 1980 at US$496, when it was comparable to Egypt's... |
57302834a23a5019007fceaa | The GDP peaked in 1980 at what amount? | US$496 | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Central Bank of Liberia is responsible for printing and maintaining the Liberian dollar, which is the primary form of currency in Liberia. Liberia is one of the world's poorest countries, with a formal employment rate of 15%. GDP per capita peaked in 1980 at US$496, when it was comparable to Egypt's... |
57302834a23a5019007fceab | What does Liberia's economy heavily depends on? | foreign aid | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Central Bank of Liberia is responsible for printing and maintaining the Liberian dollar, which is the primary form of currency in Liberia. Liberia is one of the world's poorest countries, with a formal employment rate of 15%. GDP per capita peaked in 1980 at US$496, when it was comparable to Egypt's... |
573029e904bcaa1900d77291 | When did the Liberian economy hit it's peak growth? | 1979 | [
"Liberia\n\nFollowing a peak in growth in 1979, the Liberian economy began a steady decline due to economic mismanagement following the 1980 coup. This decline was accelerated by the outbreak of civil war in 1989; GDP was reduced by an estimated 90% between 1989 and 1995, one of the fastest declines in history. Upo... |
573029e904bcaa1900d77292 | Why did the Liberian economy decline after 1980? | economic mismanagement following the 1980 coup. | [
"Liberia\n\nFollowing a peak in growth in 1979, the Liberian economy began a steady decline due to economic mismanagement following the 1980 coup. This decline was accelerated by the outbreak of civil war in 1989; GDP was reduced by an estimated 90% between 1989 and 1995, one of the fastest declines in history. Upo... |
573029e904bcaa1900d77293 | By what percentage did Liberia's GDP reduced by during the civil war? | 90% | [
"Liberia\n\nFollowing a peak in growth in 1979, the Liberian economy began a steady decline due to economic mismanagement following the 1980 coup. This decline was accelerated by the outbreak of civil war in 1989; GDP was reduced by an estimated 90% between 1989 and 1995, one of the fastest declines in history. Upo... |
573029e904bcaa1900d77294 | Why was Liberia's GDP growth stalled in 2007? | The global financial crisis | [
"Liberia\n\nFollowing a peak in growth in 1979, the Liberian economy began a steady decline due to economic mismanagement following the 1980 coup. This decline was accelerated by the outbreak of civil war in 1989; GDP was reduced by an estimated 90% between 1989 and 1995, one of the fastest declines in history. Upo... |
573029e904bcaa1900d77295 | In 2011 Liberia's economy was considered what? | one of the 20 fastest growing in the world. | [
"Liberia\n\nFollowing a peak in growth in 1979, the Liberian economy began a steady decline due to economic mismanagement following the 1980 coup. This decline was accelerated by the outbreak of civil war in 1989; GDP was reduced by an estimated 90% between 1989 and 1995, one of the fastest declines in history. Upo... |
57302bbda23a5019007fcee3 | What were UN sanctions place placed on 2003? | Liberian timber exports | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2003, additional UN sanctions were placed on Liberian timber exports, which had risen from US$5 million in 1997 to over US$100 million in 2002 and were believed to be funding rebels in Sierra Leone. These sanctions were lifted in 2006. Due in large part to foreign aid and investment inflow following ... |
57302bbda23a5019007fcee4 | Why were sanctions place on Liberian timber exports? | were believed to be funding rebels in Sierra Leone. | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2003, additional UN sanctions were placed on Liberian timber exports, which had risen from US$5 million in 1997 to over US$100 million in 2002 and were believed to be funding rebels in Sierra Leone. These sanctions were lifted in 2006. Due in large part to foreign aid and investment inflow following ... |
57302bbda23a5019007fcee5 | When were the timber export sanctions lifted for Liberia? | in 2006 | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2003, additional UN sanctions were placed on Liberian timber exports, which had risen from US$5 million in 1997 to over US$100 million in 2002 and were believed to be funding rebels in Sierra Leone. These sanctions were lifted in 2006. Due in large part to foreign aid and investment inflow following ... |
57302bbda23a5019007fcee6 | Liberia's account deficit peaked at what percentage in 2008? | 60% | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2003, additional UN sanctions were placed on Liberian timber exports, which had risen from US$5 million in 1997 to over US$100 million in 2002 and were believed to be funding rebels in Sierra Leone. These sanctions were lifted in 2006. Due in large part to foreign aid and investment inflow following ... |
57302bbda23a5019007fcee7 | When was Liberia was granted observer status with the world trade organization> | 2010 | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2003, additional UN sanctions were placed on Liberian timber exports, which had risen from US$5 million in 1997 to over US$100 million in 2002 and were believed to be funding rebels in Sierra Leone. These sanctions were lifted in 2006. Due in large part to foreign aid and investment inflow following ... |
57302cecb2c2fd14005689e5 | Liberia has the highest ratio of what? | of foreign direct investment to GDP in the world | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia has the highest ratio of foreign direct investment to GDP in the world, with US$16 billion in investment since 2006. Following the inauguration of the Sirleaf administration in 2006, Liberia signed several multibillion-dollar concession agreements in the iron ore and palm oil industries with num... |
57302cecb2c2fd14005689e6 | How much money has the US invested in Liberia since 2006? | 16 billion | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia has the highest ratio of foreign direct investment to GDP in the world, with US$16 billion in investment since 2006. Following the inauguration of the Sirleaf administration in 2006, Liberia signed several multibillion-dollar concession agreements in the iron ore and palm oil industries with num... |
57302cecb2c2fd14005689e7 | What agreement did Liberia sign n 2006? | several multibillion-dollar concession agreements | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia has the highest ratio of foreign direct investment to GDP in the world, with US$16 billion in investment since 2006. Following the inauguration of the Sirleaf administration in 2006, Liberia signed several multibillion-dollar concession agreements in the iron ore and palm oil industries with num... |
57302cecb2c2fd14005689e8 | How long has Firestone tire and rubber company ran a rubber plantation in Liberia? | since 1926 | [
"Liberia\n\nLiberia has the highest ratio of foreign direct investment to GDP in the world, with US$16 billion in investment since 2006. Following the inauguration of the Sirleaf administration in 2006, Liberia signed several multibillion-dollar concession agreements in the iron ore and palm oil industries with num... |
57302ebc04bcaa1900d772eb | What is the largest ethnic group in liberia? | The Kpelle | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Kpelle comprise more than 20% of the population and are the largest ethnic group in Liberia, residing mostly in Bong County and adjacent areas in central Liberia. Americo-Liberians, who are descendants of African American and West Indian, mostly Barbadian settlers, make up 2.5%. Congo people, descen... |
57302ebc04bcaa1900d772ec | What percentage of the population are the Kpelle? | 20% | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Kpelle comprise more than 20% of the population and are the largest ethnic group in Liberia, residing mostly in Bong County and adjacent areas in central Liberia. Americo-Liberians, who are descendants of African American and West Indian, mostly Barbadian settlers, make up 2.5%. Congo people, descen... |
57302ebc04bcaa1900d772ed | Where do the Kpelle reside? | mostly in Bong County and adjacent areas in central Liberia. | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Kpelle comprise more than 20% of the population and are the largest ethnic group in Liberia, residing mostly in Bong County and adjacent areas in central Liberia. Americo-Liberians, who are descendants of African American and West Indian, mostly Barbadian settlers, make up 2.5%. Congo people, descen... |
57302ebc04bcaa1900d772ee | When did the decedents of the Congo and Afro-Caribbean arrive in liberia? | 1825 | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Kpelle comprise more than 20% of the population and are the largest ethnic group in Liberia, residing mostly in Bong County and adjacent areas in central Liberia. Americo-Liberians, who are descendants of African American and West Indian, mostly Barbadian settlers, make up 2.5%. Congo people, descen... |
57302ebc04bcaa1900d772ef | Congo descendants and Afro-Caribbean make of what percentage of liberia's population? | 2.5% | [
"Liberia\n\nThe Kpelle comprise more than 20% of the population and are the largest ethnic group in Liberia, residing mostly in Bong County and adjacent areas in central Liberia. Americo-Liberians, who are descendants of African American and West Indian, mostly Barbadian settlers, make up 2.5%. Congo people, descen... |
5730337a04bcaa1900d77359 | There is high percentage of interracial marriage between what two groups? | Liberians and the Lebanese | [
"Liberia\n\nNumerous immigrants have come as merchants and become a major part of the business community, including Lebanese, Indians, and other West African nationals. There is a high percentage of interracial marriage between ethnic Liberians and the Lebanese, resulting in a significant mixed-race population espe... |
5730337a04bcaa1900d7735a | The interracial couples in Liberia result in what? | a significant mixed-race population | [
"Liberia\n\nNumerous immigrants have come as merchants and become a major part of the business community, including Lebanese, Indians, and other West African nationals. There is a high percentage of interracial marriage between ethnic Liberians and the Lebanese, resulting in a significant mixed-race population espe... |
5730337a04bcaa1900d7735b | Where do Liberians of European decent live? | in the country | [
"Liberia\n\nNumerous immigrants have come as merchants and become a major part of the business community, including Lebanese, Indians, and other West African nationals. There is a high percentage of interracial marriage between ethnic Liberians and the Lebanese, resulting in a significant mixed-race population espe... |
5730337a04bcaa1900d7735c | The Liberian constitution restricts citizenship of whom? | Black African descent. | [
"Liberia\n\nNumerous immigrants have come as merchants and become a major part of the business community, including Lebanese, Indians, and other West African nationals. There is a high percentage of interracial marriage between ethnic Liberians and the Lebanese, resulting in a significant mixed-race population espe... |
5730345ea23a5019007fcf7b | What was the literacy rate in Liberia in 2010? | 60.8% | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2010, the literacy rate of Liberia was estimated at 60.8% (64.8% for males and 56.8% for females). In some areas primary and secondary education is free and compulsory from the ages of 6 to 16, though enforcement of attendance is lax. In other areas children are required to pay a tuition fee to atten... |
5730345ea23a5019007fcf7c | How intense is the enforcement of school attendance? | lax. | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2010, the literacy rate of Liberia was estimated at 60.8% (64.8% for males and 56.8% for females). In some areas primary and secondary education is free and compulsory from the ages of 6 to 16, though enforcement of attendance is lax. In other areas children are required to pay a tuition fee to atten... |
5730345ea23a5019007fcf7d | On average children attain how many years of education? | 10 years | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2010, the literacy rate of Liberia was estimated at 60.8% (64.8% for males and 56.8% for females). In some areas primary and secondary education is free and compulsory from the ages of 6 to 16, though enforcement of attendance is lax. In other areas children are required to pay a tuition fee to atten... |
5730345ea23a5019007fcf7e | What is Liberia's education system hampered by? | inadequate schools and supplies, as well as a lack of qualified teachers. | [
"Liberia\n\nIn 2010, the literacy rate of Liberia was estimated at 60.8% (64.8% for males and 56.8% for females). In some areas primary and secondary education is free and compulsory from the ages of 6 to 16, though enforcement of attendance is lax. In other areas children are required to pay a tuition fee to atten... |
5730359aa23a5019007fcf8d | What is the name of the hospital in Monrova? | John F. Kennedy Medical Center | [
"Liberia\n\nHospitals in Liberia include the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia and several others. Life expectancy in Liberia is estimated to be 57.4 years in 2012. With a fertility rate of 5.9 births per woman, the maternal mortality rate stood at 990 per 100,000 births in 2010. A number of highly communi... |
5730359aa23a5019007fcf8e | What is the life expectancy in Liberia? | 57.4 years | [
"Liberia\n\nHospitals in Liberia include the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia and several others. Life expectancy in Liberia is estimated to be 57.4 years in 2012. With a fertility rate of 5.9 births per woman, the maternal mortality rate stood at 990 per 100,000 births in 2010. A number of highly communi... |
5730359aa23a5019007fcf8f | What was the fertility rate of women in 2012? | 5.9 births per woman | [
"Liberia\n\nHospitals in Liberia include the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia and several others. Life expectancy in Liberia is estimated to be 57.4 years in 2012. With a fertility rate of 5.9 births per woman, the maternal mortality rate stood at 990 per 100,000 births in 2010. A number of highly communi... |
5730359aa23a5019007fcf90 | What was the maternal mortality rate in 2010? | 990 per 100,000 births | [
"Liberia\n\nHospitals in Liberia include the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia and several others. Life expectancy in Liberia is estimated to be 57.4 years in 2012. With a fertility rate of 5.9 births per woman, the maternal mortality rate stood at 990 per 100,000 births in 2010. A number of highly communi... |
5730359aa23a5019007fcf91 | What were the HIV infection rates in 2007? | 2% | [
"Liberia\n\nHospitals in Liberia include the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia and several others. Life expectancy in Liberia is estimated to be 57.4 years in 2012. With a fertility rate of 5.9 births per woman, the maternal mortality rate stood at 990 per 100,000 births in 2010. A number of highly communi... |
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