Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.
US President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking "good English" and asked him where he went to school.
What Trump might have missed is that Liberia shares a unique and long-standing connection with the US.
English is the country's official language and many Liberians speak with an American accent because of those historical ties to the US.
It may have been this accent that Trump picked up on.
Here are six things to know about the West African country:
Trump Ignorantly Praises Liberian President's ' Good English': 'That's Beautiful'
Trump says Liberian President speaks 'Such good English,' the nation's official language
Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language
Trump praises Liberian leader on English — his native tongue
VERY awkward moment Donald Trump praises Liberian president's English
Trump asks Liberian president where he learned English - his country’s first language
Trump marvels at Liberian president’s ‘good English’. It’s his nation’s official language
Trump Asks Liberian President Where He Learned English, the Country’s Official Language
‘Racist And Wrong’: Trump Schooled After ‘Completely Embarrassing’ White House Moment
Trump asks Liberian president where he learned English, his native tongue
