Monrovia, population 572,000 (2003 census), is the capital city of Liberia.
Monrovia lies on a peninsula, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mesurado River and is a major port.
Monrovia is listed as the home port by between ten and fifteen percent of the world's merchant shipping, registered in Liberia under Flag of Convenience arrangements.
Liberia, its name derived from the Latin liber, meaning "free," was founded by freed American slaves in the early nineteenth century.
The hard-won peace in Liberia cannot be assured if its children are not encouraged to leave the ways of war behind and taught the necessary skills they need for everyday life.
The plight of child soldiers in Liberia is a poignant way to commemorate this year's Day of the African Child, as an example of the continent's enormous potential and the daunting obstacles that often impede its development.
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