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Lesotho

Southern Africa, Africa

EnglishSotho

Lesotho is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. With a population of 2,116,427 and an area of 30,355 km², the capital city is Maseru. The official languages are English and Sotho. The national currency is the Lesotho loti (L LSL).

Quick Facts

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Maseru
Capital
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2,116,427
Population
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30,355 km²
Area
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L LSL, R ZAR
Currency
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+266
Dial Code
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.ls
TLD

Economy

Lesotho has a GDP per capita of $972, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$972
GNI per Capita$1,180

Geography

Lesotho is located in Southern Africa at coordinates 29.50°S, 28.50°E. It shares borders with 1 country. The highest point is Thabana Ntlenyana at 3,482 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates29.50°S, 28.50°E
🏔️ Highest PointThabana Ntlenyana
3,482 m
🏞️ Longest RiverOrange River
2,200 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00
BordersZAF

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Lesotho, including Setsoto Stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumSetsoto Stadium
20,000 seats

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 currency does Lesotho use?
Lesotho uses the Lesotho loti (L 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.
What is the GDP per capita of Lesotho?
The GDP per capita of Lesotho is approximately $972.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)