Lesotho is situated in the Maloti Mountains and contains the highest peak in Southern Africa. [9] It has an area of over 30,000 km 2 (11,600 mi 2) and has a population of about 2.3 million. Its …

Dec 22, 2025 · Geographical and historical treatment of Lesotho, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government.

Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) was constituted as a native state under British protection by a treaty signed with the native chief Moshoeshoe in 1843. It was annexed to Cape Colony in …

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Lesotho (Leh‑SOO‑too) is a landlocked country in the east‑central part of the Republic of South Africa. Slightly larger than Maryland and slightly smaller than Belgium, Lesotho covers an area …

Lesotho is a democratic, sovereign, and independent country with the unique characteristic of being surrounded by its neighbour, the Republic of South Africa (RSA).

Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa. The name Lesotho roughly translates into "the land of the people who speak Sotho."

Lesotho's blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance makes it a unique destination and a country of enduring resilience and potential. Lesotho, officially the Kingdom …

Lesotho is a democratic, sovereign and independent country with the unique characteristic of being totally surrounded by its neighbour, the Republic of South Africa. The country formerly …

Lesotho is situated in the Maloti Mountains and contains the highest peak in Southern Africa. [9] It has an area of over 30,000 km2 (11,600 sq mi) and has a population of about 2.3 million.