Koya Monarchy facts for kids
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Kingdom of Koya
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| 1450–1898 1990–Present |
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| Status | State union | ||||||||||||
| Capital | Robertsport | ||||||||||||
| Common languages | English | ||||||||||||
| Religion | Budhism Protestant, later also Christianity and islam | ||||||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||||
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• 1450-1515 (first king)
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King Niger(Portaguese translation) King Negro | ||||||||||||
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• 1618–1668 (signed King James agreement to the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the American colonies)
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King Eliab Bai ll (from Kpelle King of Koya) | ||||||||||||
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• 1840–1870
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King Moribu Kindo Bai (from AfricanAmericans King of Koya) | ||||||||||||
| Legislature | Federal republic of Liberia | ||||||||||||
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• Established
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1450 | ||||||||||||
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• Sold Western Kingdom of Koya (Sierra leon)
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1775 | ||||||||||||
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• Federal republic of Liberia colony
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1868 | ||||||||||||
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• ended
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1898 | ||||||||||||
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• Reestablished
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1990 | ||||||||||||
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• State union
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Present | ||||||||||||
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| 2019 | 5,162 km2 (1,993 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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• 2019
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200,000 | ||||||||||||
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| Today part of | Grand Cape Mount County | ||||||||||||
The Kingdom of Koya is a special type of government called a monarchy. This means it is ruled by a king or queen. Its history comes from old documents and records.
Today, the Kingdom of Koya is a part of Liberia. It is known as a "subnational kingdom." This kingdom is home to the African American ethnic group. It is the biggest traditional kingdom in Liberia. It covers the entire area of Grand Cape Mount County.
The Kingdom of Koya was also known by other names like Kquoja or Temne Kingdom. It was an important African state long ago. It existed from about 1505 to 1896. Its capital city was at Cape Mount. This area is now part of modern Liberia.
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Discover the Kingdom of Koya
The Kingdom of Koya has a rich and long history. It is a monarchy, meaning it is led by a king. This kingdom is unique because it is a part of the country of Liberia.
Where is Koya Located?
The Kingdom of Koya is found in Liberia, a country in West Africa. It is a large traditional kingdom. It makes up all of the Grand Cape Mount County in Liberia. Its capital city is Robertsport.
A Look at Koya's History
The Kingdom of Koya has existed for a very long time. It was first established around the year 1450. It was an important state in West Africa.
Koya's Early Years
In its early days, the Kingdom of Koya was a powerful state. It was located in what is now northern Sierra Leone. Its capital was at Cape Mount. This area is now in modern Liberia.
Changes Over Time
The kingdom went through many changes. In 1775, a part of the Western Kingdom of Koya was sold. Later, in 1868, it became part of the Federal Republic of Liberia colony. The original kingdom ended in 1898.
Koya Reestablished
After some time, the Kingdom of Koya was reestablished in 1990. Today, it continues to be an important part of Liberia. It is an absolute monarchy within Liberia. This means the king has significant power.
Who Ruled Koya?
Many kings have ruled the Kingdom of Koya throughout its history. Each king played a role in shaping the kingdom.
- King Niger (1450-1515): He was the very first king of Koya. His name means "King Negro" in Portuguese.
- King Eliab Bai II (1618–1668): He was a king from the Kpelle people. He signed an agreement with King James. This agreement was about the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the American colonies.
- King Moribu Kindo Bai (1840–1870): He was a king from the African American community in Koya.
- King Fondren Bai II (1999–present): He is the current king of Koya. He leads the kingdom as an absolute monarchy within Liberia.
Koya's Culture and Economy
The people of Koya speak English. Their main religions have included Budhism, Protestantism, Christianity, and Islam.
Koya's Money
The people of Koya use two main types of money. They use the Liberian dollar and the United States dollar. In the past, they also used Cowry Shells as a form of money. These shells were a type of shell currency.
Images for kids
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The flag of the Federal Republic of Liberia Air Force.
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The flag of Sierra Leone from 1916 to 1961.
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The national flag of Liberia.
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