Liberia Ethnicity/race indigenous african tribes 95% (including kpelle, Bassa, Gio Lying on the Atlantic in the southern part of West africa, Liberia is bordered by http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107718.html
Extractions: Countries Infoplease Atlas: Liberia Republic of Liberia President: Gyude Bryant (2003) Area: 43,000 sq mi (111,370 sq km) Population (2004 est.): 3,390,635 (growth rate: 2.7%); birth rate: 44.8/1000; infant mortality rate: 130.5/1000; life expectancy: 47.9; density per sq mi: 79 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Monrovia, 1,348,900 (metro. area), 550,200 (city proper) Monetary unit: Liberian dollar Languages: English (official) and tribal dialects Ethnicity/race: indigenous African tribes 95% (including Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Grebo, Mano, Krahn, Gola, Gbandi, Loma, Kissi, Vai, and Bella), Americo-Liberians 5% (descendants of former slaves) Religions: traditional 40%, Christian 40%, Islam 20% Literacy rate: 58% (2003 est.) Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2002 est.): $3.116 billion; per capita $1,000. Real growth rate: Inflation: Unemployment: n.a. Arable land: Agriculture: rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), palm oil, sugarcane, bananas; sheep, goats; timber. Labor force: agriculture 70%, industry 8%, services 22% (2000 est.). Industries: rubber processing, palm oil processing, timber, diamonds.
Ch8.html in other societies such as the kpelle children are africa in which the majority of people pursue a and promote the maintenance of indigenous cultures and values http://fehps.une.edu.au/f/s/edu/pNinnes/ma/ch8.html
Extractions: Chapter 1 ... References Reflecting upon the findings described in the three previous chapters in the light of the literature reviewed in Chapters 2 and 3 on the learning systems of non-Western, traditionally-oriented people, the following conclusions can be drawn and comments made about learning strategies, learning systems, culturally influenced classroom interactions and the development of functional learning systems in non-Western classrooms. This thesis has identified five main learning strategies commonly used by non-Western, traditionally-oriented people: observation, imitation, listening, participation and asking. Some of these are responses to conscious teaching strategies. For example, active imitation follows showing, and listening accompanies verbal instruction. Others such as observation, passive imitation, participation and asking occur simply and primarily as part of everyday existence. Amongst some Native American peoples, such as the Mistassini , observation precedes participation, and the extent of participation increases with age and competence (Sindell, 1972). In other cases, such as amongst the Navajo (Werner and Bergishe, 1968) and the Tubuaians (Levin, 1978), attainment of a high level of competence precedes public performance. With the exception of asking, all of these learning strategies are identified by authors writing about Australian Aboriginal people (Berndt and Berndt, 1977; Harris, 1980), Native Americans, (Eggan, 1963; Spindler, 1963; Werner and Bergishe, 1968; Cazden and John, 1971; John, 1972; Sindell, 1972; Philips, 1972, 1983), Tropical Africans (Fuchs, 1964; Gay and Cole, 1967; Bartels, 1975; Callaway, 1975; Dzobo, 1975; E. Bowen, 1984) and Polynesians (Levin, 1978; Ritchie and Ritchie, 1979). Asking is also found in Polynesian cultures, but questions are restricted to those seeking information whereas questions seeking reasons or motives are rare (Levin, 1978). Some groups actively discourage questioning, such as the Menomini (Spindler, 1963) and the Aborigines of Milingimbi (Harris, 1980).
SMA African Missions - Liberia 1 of Caribbean immigrants former slaves), indigenous African peoples 95% (kpelle, Bassa, Gio Mende) Religions Christian 40%, Muslim 20%, indigenous beliefs 40%. http://www.sma.ie/default.asp?article=Liberia 1
I N T E R N A T I O N A L F O R U M O N G L O B A L I Z A T I O N I N AFRICAAngolavHimbaAngola Govt by government. LiberiatKpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, othersShelman (Ger large areas of land belonging to. indigenous peoples, sherfolk and farmers http://www.ifg.org/programs/indig/IFGmap.pdf
Extractions: Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition There are 16 ethnic groups that make up Liberia Liberia is a country on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire. The country has recently been afflicted by two civil wars (1989 - 1996 and 1999 - 2003) that have displaced hundreds of thousands of its citizens and destroyed the Liberian economy. Republic of Liberia Click the link for more information. 's indigenous population. The Kpelle in central and western Liberia is the largest ethnic group. Americo-Liberians Americo-Liberians are the relatively wealthy elite of Liberia. They are descended from the freed blacks who immigrated in the 1800s to Liberia from America. Some 13,000 were settled in Liberia between 1817 and 1867 by the American Colonization Society. They adopted a Christian lifestyle and lived on the coast. They based their society on U.S. culture and political organization. Governing through the True Whig party, Americo-Liberians controlled the country from its foundation in 1847 until the coup of Samuel Doe in 1980.
Liberian Village roof is the basic structure of all indigenousLiberian houses. The Basic Diet of the Liberian People. Dey, Gbande, Gola, Grebo, Lorma, Kissi, kpelle, Khran, Kru http://pages.prodigy.net/jkess3/Village.htm
Extractions: Liberian Village The majority of the Liberian people live an indigenous life. Here are a few pictures to illustrate their living condation. The man above is weaving what is commonly called "country cloth" in Liberia. From the growth of the cotton, the use of the hand-held loom to make threads; and the dying of the cloth using indigo, and finally to the complex process of weaving the cloth, everything is done with indigenous tools. There is no foreign know-how involved. Nothing is borrowed from abroad. On the side of the weaver is the completed cloth, which measures about four to five inches wide, and about 50 feet long. The stripes are sown together to make the indigenous gown for the men, and "lappa" for the women. Indigenous-Liberian boys marching to their graduation from the "Poro" Society.They are wearing clothing made of "country-cloth" The "Poro" Society is one of the most sacred organizations among indigenous Liberians. By western standards, this institution is equivalent to an academic and a military institution combined. The Lormas of Western Liberian referred to the experience of being initiated in this institution as a "rebirth." Children do not only learn the basics that they need to survive in life, but the values of the society are drilled into them. Total respect for the elders and loyalty to the values and mores of the society are drilled into them like the exercises experienced in military-boot camp. The boys are totally isolated from their mothers for periods ranging from one to four years. This institution maintains total secrecy from women and men who are not members.
The Liberian People /CENTER of the population; and 18 percent subscribe to indigenous religions 83 percent of the Belle people are Christians and 80 percent of the kpelle people worship in http://pages.prodigy.net/jkess3/People.html
Extractions: Miss Olivia Precious Cooper, Miss Liberia, 1998. Olivia also represented Liberia at the Miss Universe contest in the Seychelles.(picture: courtesy of Pan-African weekly,West Africa) The people of the Republic of Liberian come from a diverse ethnic background. Although English is the national language, sixteen local languages are spoken by Liberians. The 1986 census, which is the only one officially taken as of 1999, places the Liberian population at 2.1 million people. The languages and the related population include the following: Bassa-Liberian, 291,106; Belle-Liberian, 10,708; Dey-Liberian, 7,604; Gbandi-Liberian, 59,332; Gio-Liberian, 164,823; Gola-Liberian, 83,148; Grebo-Liberian, 188,275; Kpelle-Liberian, 408,716; Kissi-Liberian, 84,661; Krahn-Liberian, 79,353; Kru-Liberian, 154,110; Lorma-Liberian, 118,716; Mandingo-Liberian, 107,186; Mano-Liberian, 149,277; Mendi-Liberian, 16,462; Vai-Liberian, 74,950; repatriate Liberians, commonly called "Americo-Liberians, 45,957; other Africans, 33,526; others, 24,269. The last catogery includes Liberians of West Indian, African-American,and Congo ancestry; and naturalized citizens. Nancy Doe's ethnicity is Khran.
Liberia (10/03) People Nationality Noun and adjectiveLiberian(s). Population (2001 est Ethnic groups kpelle 20%, Bassa 16%, Gio 8%, Kru 7 There are 16 indigenous languages. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/6618.htm
SIM Country Profile: Liberia ethnic composition of Liberia is 95% indigenous, including the least 200,000 speakers in Liberia) are Bassa and kpelle. of them by at least 50,000 people each. http://www.sim.org/country.asp?cid=29&fun=2
LANGUAGES-ON-THE-WEB: BEST XHOSA LINKS BANDI/LOKO CHEWA/NYANJA KIKUYU kpelle KRIO/PIDGIN Nomadic Tribes Two groups of indigenous people were said Gamtoos River The Khoisan people no longer http://www.languages-on-the-web.com/links/link-xhosa.htm
Extractions: www.saol.co.za/xhosa/welcome.htm The Heritage Virtual Resource Network is the holding Organisation[Network] which steers and oversee all the networks within this domain.It is in this regard that The Heritage Virtual Resource Network announces the soon to be launching networks in its domain. These include the current Xhosa Network, the Sotho Network, the Afrikan Network and the Zulu Network will follow later after that.
WABA - West African Bankers' Association s) adjective Liberian Ethnic groups indigenous African tribes 95% (including kpelle, Bassa, Gio US who had been slaves), Congo People 2.5% (descendants http://www.wabao.org/waba/infos_liberiauk.html
Extractions: Background: Seven years of civil strife were brought to a close in 1996 when free and open presidential and legislative elections were held. President TAYLOR now holds strong executive power with no real political opposition. The years of fighting coupled with the flight of most businesses has disrupted formal economic activity. A still unsettled domestic security situation has slowed the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country.
Culturalpartnerships.org - Liberia And Its Music groups, including Gola, Vai, kpelle, Krahn, Mandingo These people, spoke different languages, and had their Liberians and the indigenous people, (called natives http://www.culturalpartnerships.org/ontour/liberia.asp
Extractions: A variety of musical genres exist within the many cultures of West Africa. People play many different musical instruments drums, cowbells, shakers, string or wind instruments. This recording focuses on four basic musical genres found in Liberia traditional music, Liberian songs, Christian songs, and popular Highlife music. This music can be categorized as either traditional or a blend of traditional and Western. Within these different genres are common West African musical elements such as call and response between the lead singer and chorus; polyrhythmic percussion and vocals; ululation (a vocal trill); and vocal and instrumental repetition. Performances of traditional music, which uses the specific instruments, rhythms, melodies, and dances of a particular ethnic group, take place within various social contexts. Some may occur publicly at large community celebrations and events, such as weddings, naming ceremonies, or royal processions. Other performances may take place within private contexts, such as lullabies sung at home, children's play songs, or work songs.
Extractions: Liberia Background: Seven years of civil strife were brought to a close in 1996 when free and open presidential and legislative elections were held. President TAYLOR now holds strong executive power with no real political opposition. The years of fighting coupled with the flight of most businesses have disrupted formal economic activity. A still unsettled domestic security situation has slowed the process of rebuilding the social and economic structure of this war-torn country. In 2001, the UN imposed sanctions on Liberian diamonds along with an army embargo and a travel ban on government officials for Liberia's support of the rebel insurgency in Sierra Leone.
Extractions: Click Teacher Resource Button to return to the Teacher Resource Main Page Top Top Top Top ... Top Cultural Background - Liberia Nationality: Liberian Type of Government: Emerging Democracy Capital: Monrovia Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering Adriatic Sea and Croatia National Language: English Total Area: 51,129 sq. km (19,741 sq. mi) Boundaries: Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone, Atlantic Ocean Population: History Geography Land and People Climate ... Suggested Reading History Liberia began when US philanthropists set out to resettle in Africa, liberated slaves who no longer wanted to work on plantations. Not all of the slaves, who were offered repatriation accepted it; many found it humiliating and refused to go.
Liberia - Countrywatch.com largest of these groups are the kpelle, Bassa, Gio The remaining population speaks local indigenous languages, most about 57 percent of the people of Liberia http://aol.countrywatch.com/aol_topic.asp?vCOUNTRY=99&SECTION=SOCIAL&TOPIC=CLPEO
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Extractions: In the eighteenth century, the British New World colony of South Carolina prospered from the raising and exporting of rice. What does this have to do with linguistics, agriculture and development in the modern day? The answer is a salutary warning against unexamined assumptions: African agricultural technology created the prosperity of colonial Carolina. Many centuries before, peoples of the Guinea Coast of Africa evolved a sophisticated and highly efficient technology for growing abundant crops of African rice, Oryza glaberima. Taking advantage of the tidal estuaries of rivers flowing into the Atlantic, they built levees and channels to redirect the ebb and flow of the tides onto their fields. Before the planting season, African farmers channeled to their fields salty seawater flowing into the estuaries at high tide. Some days or weeks later, they let fresh water flow onto the plots: the salty water had killed the weeds and seeds, and then the fresh water washed away the salty water and leached the salt from the soil. At the same time, it deposited a fresh layer of silt, enriching the soil for the rice crop to be planted.
