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Monrovia is the capital city of the West African country of Liberia, located on Cape Mesurado on the Atlantic coast.

Monrovia is home to more than one million Liberians and it gives off a frenetic, hectic, but also smooth and sophisticated vibe. Rumbling bush taxis move around the pot-holed roads in the center, while the bustling boulevard of Broad Street, nestled between the meanders of the Mesurado River and the Atlantic Ocean, is a picture of life. Here, you can find beer bars and the fading remains of old 19th-century townhouses; you can also tour the fascinating National Museum and trace the history of Liberia.

Buchanan, previously known as Grand Bassa on some maps, is the third-largest city in Liberia. The town was popular with refugees during the Liberian Civil War. Today, fishing is an important industry in the town.

Buchanan has a lot of isolated beaches and lagoons and the level of underdevelopment here allows for a fine introduction and experience of the coastal character of this part of West Africa. The beaches are decorated with swaying palm trees and you are likely to see a few groups of local children playing in the shallows. Many opt to camp here, or hit the city itself, seeking out one of the few guesthouses that lurk between the frenetic markets and streets.