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Liberia was is called by that name because the purpose for establishing the nation was for the liberty for freedon of the slaves returning from America. The name Liberia comes from the root word "liberty"

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The African country of Liberia got its name from when they were shipping slaves to their African countries. Liberia means freedom.

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