Maryland County
Maryland County is a county in the southeastern region of Liberia. One of the country’s 15 counties, it is bordered by Grand Kru County to the west, River Gee County to the north, and Côte d’Ivoire to the east, with the Cavalla River forming part of the international boundary. The county’s capital is Harper, while Pleebo is its largest city. As of the 2022 census, Maryland County had a population of 172,202.
The area was established in 1834 as a colony of the Maryland State Colonization Society and later became the independent Republic of Maryland in 1854. Following conflict with indigenous groups, the republic was annexed by Liberia in 1857 and became Maryland County.
The county’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with most residents engaged in subsistence farming. Other economic activities include fishing, small-scale trade, and cross-border commerce with Côte d’Ivoire. Despite its economic potential, development in the county is constrained by limited infrastructure and high levels of poverty.
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