Lesotho, (/ lɪˈsuːtuː / ⓘ lih-SOO-too, [6][7] Sotho pronunciation: [lɪˈsʊːtʰʊ] [a] officially the Kingdom of Lesotho[b] and formerly known as Basutoland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Entirely …

Jan 11, 2026 · Geographical and historical treatment of Lesotho, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government.

Mar 5, 2025 · Lesotho is completely encircled by South Africa, but separated by the forbidding mountain ranges. Not much of its land is available for farming, with its population vulnerable to food shortages...

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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 1871, but in …

3 days ago · 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 totally surrounded by its neighbour, the Republic of South Africa. The country formerly known as …

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 of …

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

Jan 14, 2025 · The Kingdom of Lesotho is a landlocked country that is entirely surrounded by South Africa. It has a population of 2,285,392 million (2018) and a total area of 30,000 sq. km. Maseru is …