Lesotho: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Lesotho

Lesotho is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Its capital is Maseru. It covers about 30,355 km² (11,720 sq mi). Official languages include English and Sotho. It shares land borders with 1 country.

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Lesotho at a glance

Official name
Kingdom of Lesotho
Capital
Maseru
Region
Southern Africa (Africa)
Area
30,355 km² (11,720 sq mi)
Official languages
English and Sotho
Currency
Lesotho loti (L) and South African rand (R)
People
Mosotho
Calling code
+266
Internet domain
.ls
Landlocked
Yes
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.

Lesotho is in Southern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Lesotho uses the Lesotho loti (L) and South African rand (R).

Lesotho has 2 official languages: English and Sotho.

Lesotho borders South Africa.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).