Lesotho — Country Facts & Profile
Southern Africa, Africa
Sharing land borders with 1 neighbouring country, Lesotho occupies 30,355 km² of Southern Africa. Its 2,116,427 inhabitants are governed from Maseru. The official languages are English and Sotho. The national currency is the Lesotho loti (L LSL).
Factsheet
Location
Lesotho is located in Southern Africa at coordinates 29.50°S, 28.50°E. It shares borders with 1 country. Total land area: 30,355 km² (11,720 mi²). Population density: 70 people per km². The highest point is Thabana Ntlenyana at 3,482 m.
3,482 m
2,200 km
Built Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Lesotho, including Setsoto Stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats.
20,000 seats
Climate & Living Costs
Key indicators for visiting or living in Lesotho.
Economic Snapshot
Lesotho has a GDP per capita of $972, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Green Spaces
Lesotho has 2 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Cities & Towns of Lesotho
Country Subdivisions
Maseru District
7 cities · 418,900 people
Largest: Maseru
Leribe
4 cities · 118,306 people
Largest: Maputsoe
Berea
4 cities · 84,599 people
Largest: Mabote
Mohale's Hoek District
2 cities · 54,995 people
Largest: Mohale's Hoek
Mafeteng District
1 cities · 45,287 people
Largest: Mafeteng
Quthing
2 cities · 40,902 people
Largest: Quthing
Butha-Buthe
1 cities · 40,599 people
Largest: Butha-Buthe
Qacha's Nek District
1 cities · 25,573 people
Largest: Qacha’s Nek
Thaba-Tseka
2 cities · 22,730 people
Largest: Thaba-Tseka
Mokhotlong District
1 cities · 14,461 people
Largest: Mokhotlong
Frequently Asked Questions about Lesotho
- What is the capital of Lesotho?
- The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
- What is the population of Lesotho?
- Lesotho has a population of approximately 2,116,427 people.
- What continent is Lesotho in?
- Lesotho is located in Africa, in the Southern Africa subregion.
- Where is Lesotho located?
- Lesotho is located in Southern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 29.5°S, 28.5°E.
- What currency does Lesotho use?
- Lesotho uses the Lesotho loti (L LSL).
- What is the capital and currency of Lesotho?
- The capital of Lesotho is Maseru and the currency is the Lesotho loti (LSL).
- What languages are spoken in Lesotho?
- The official languages of Lesotho are English, Sotho.
- What is the area of Lesotho?
- Lesotho covers a total area of 30,355 km² (11,720 square miles).
- How large is Lesotho in square miles?
- Lesotho has a total area of approximately 11,720 square miles (30,355 km²).
- What is the population density of Lesotho?
- Lesotho has a population density of approximately 70 people per km².
- Is Lesotho an independent country?
- Yes, Lesotho is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Lesotho border?
- Lesotho shares land borders with 1 country.
- What is the GDP per capita of Lesotho?
- The GDP per capita of Lesotho is approximately $972.
- What countries border Lesotho?
- Lesotho shares land borders with: South Africa.
- What is the country calling code for Lesotho?
- The international calling code for Lesotho is +266. To call Lesotho from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +266 and the local number.
- What time zone is Lesotho in?
- Lesotho operates on the UTC+02:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Lesotho?
- The highest point in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana at 3,482 m (11,424 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Lesotho?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Lesotho is approximately $1,180 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Lesotho?
- The average internet speed in Lesotho is 14 Mbps, which is considered below average by global standards.