Formation and Geography
River Gee split from Grand Gedeh County in May 2000 after receiving approval from Liberia's House of Representatives in May 1997 and Senate approval in March 2000. On the east of the county is the Cavalla River that forms Liberia's border with the Ivory Coast. River Gee's capital is Fishtown.
The districts of River Gee County include (2008 population):
- Chedepo District (10,518)
- Gbeapo District (10,934)
- Glaro District (4,992)
- Karforh District (5,956)
- Nanee District (6,002)
- Nyenawliken District (5,159)
- Nyenebo District (5,703)
- Potupo District (7,337)
- Sarbo District (5,320)
- Tuobo District (4,868)
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