Lesotho
Southern Africa, Lesotho
Lesotho
People from Lesotho are called:
Male/General:
Basotho
Pronunciation:
/bəˈsuːtuː/
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
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 2,330,318 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Lesotho
- Region:
- Southern Africa