What Are People From Lesotho Called?

Name: Lesotho
Address: Southern Africa, Lesotho

Southern Africa, Lesotho

Lesotho

People from Lesotho are called:

People from Lesotho are called Basotho.

Demonym:

Basotho

Pronunciation:

/bəˈsuːtuː/

About Lesotho

Capital city: Maseru.
Landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa.
Known as the 'Kingdom in the Sky' due to its high altitude and mountainous terrain.
English and Sesotho are official languages with strong traditional monarchy.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,330,318 (2024 est.)
Country:: Lesotho
Region:: Southern Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From Sesotho 'Lesotho' meaning 'land of the Sotho people', the Basotho nation.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

South Africa

completely surrounds Lesotho

People are called:

South African

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,330,318 (2024 est.)
Country:: Lesotho
Region:: Southern Africa

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