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LESOTHO |
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ABOUT LESOTHO | | |
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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." |
Capital:
- MaseruArea:
- Total: 30,355 km² (140th)
11,717 sq mi
- Water (%): negligibleIndependence:
- from the United Kingdom: October 4, 1966 | Official languages:
- Sotho, EnglishPopulation:
- July 2005 estimate: 1,795,0001 (146th)
- 2004 census: 1,861,959
- Density: 59/km² (138th) 153/sq mi |
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