Natural resources that are found in Liberia include;
Iron ore
Liberia has five major iron ore deposits that is; Bomi Hills, Mano River, Mt Nimba South, Tokadeh and Bong mines. The production in the country is estimated to be 20 million long tons of crude ore per year.
Diamonds
Liberia’s diamond production is estimated to be 200,000 carats per year.
Gold
The production of gold is estimated at 15,991 ozs per year
Water resource
Water resources are estimated to be covering a total area of 15,596 square kilometres. That is River Cavalla and Riverv Mano, Lake Shepherd and Lake Piso.
Other natural resources include;
- Timber
- Hydropower
- Rubber
- Lead
- Manganese
- Graphite
- Barite
National Parks
There are two National Parks in Liberia that is; Lofa-Mano National Park, Sapo National Park.
Wild animals in these National Parks include; forest elephants, pygmy hippos and chimpanzees, antelopes
