Liberia People-to-People

Liberia considers itself the first modern democracy in Africa. It is also the country where the Bicycle Africa program began. With 20 ethnic groups, a variety of religions and a rich cultural tradition, the diversity of Liberia is considerable. Physically it offers verdant forests, mountain landscapes, and drier savannahs, as well as beaches and the sun throughout the year. Much of the coast is lined with coconut trees and dotted typical fisherman's dwellings. Monrovia has many modern conveniences and an active scene, while the villages are serene, and reflect traditional values and lifestyle, including wonderful hospitality. "Liberia: People-to-People" is a engaging mÔøΩlange of modern and traditional.The maritime region of West Africa is the origins of much to the traditional religion and music that many Westerners associated with Africa. It is not coincidence, because this is also the region that supplied much of the human cargo of the trans-Atlantic stave trade, which allowed these religious and cultural traditions to seep into the culture of the America such as jazz and gospel music.