Most of the roads are still laterite and travel can be difficult in the wet season. Means of Transportation Taxis and buses are by far the most popular means of travel. There are numerous taxis make journeys between towns at regular fares. Taxis do not have meters and can carry several passengers whom they pick up and alight en route. Fares are fixed.
Charters are possible and can be arranged with the operator of the vehicle.
In West Africa, Liberians are regarded as amongst the friendliest and most hospital people. For visitors, names of ethnic groups and African dialects which are liable to be encountered may be useful. By dreams, indeginous systems of writing were invented. With an estimated annual growth rate of 3.3 percent, Liberia s population stands now at about 2.5 million. Established in 1822 and is independent since 1847.