The Kingdom of Lesotho is a land-locked country, entirely surrounded by the Republic of ► South Africa. Formerly Basutoland, it is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name Lesotho roughly translates into "the land of the people who speak Sotho."
Short name
Lesotho
Official name
Kingdom of Lesotho
Status
Independent country since 1966
Location
Southern Africa
Capital
Maseru
Population
2,007,201 inhabitants
Area
30,355 square kilometres (11,720 sq mi)
Major languages
Sesotho, English (both official)
Major religions
Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Traditional Religions
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