Lesotho

Southern Africa, Lesotho
Lesotho

People from Lesotho are called:

Male/General:

Basotho

Pronunciation:

/bəˈsuːtuː/

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.

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.

Nearby Places

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South Africa

completely surrounds Lesotho

People are called:

South African

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