Maryland County is the southern- and easternmost county of Liberia's 15 counties and shares a border with Cote d'Ivoire. It was first established as an African Republic in 1827 but was not granted independence until 1854. In 1857, what was then the Republic of Maryland united with the country of Liberia to become Maryland County. The county comprises some 5,350 sq. km., its capital city is Harper. As of 1999, the county's estimated population was 71,977.

Due to years of civil unrest in the country**, only Harper, Buah , and Plebo are consistently recognized as Provinces of Maryland County. Other disputed sources, also incude Sasstown Territory .

The flag of Maryland County, Liberia, consists of a drawing of a tree and a lighthouse on a cliff with a small Liberian flag in the upper left corner.

External Links

• CIA World Factbook
• Doctors without Borders in Harper, Liberia offers photos and one man's journal of the living conditions in Maryland County.