Lesotho is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 2.1M and an area of 30,355 km². Its capital is Maseru, Sotho is the official language, and it is a monarchy. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalMaseru
Population2.1M
Area30,355 km²
LanguageSotho
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentMonarchy
CurrencyLesotho Loti
GDP/capita$1100
Independence1966
Geography
LandlockedMountains above 3,000 m
MountainsDrakensberg
BordersSouth Africa
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureMaize, Wheat
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Lesotho in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Lesotho efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
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