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Lesotho

Lesotho is a country in Southern Africa, covering 30,355 km². Its capital is Maseru.

Lesotho at a glance

Official name
Kingdom of Lesotho
Capital
Maseru
Continent
Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Area
30,355 km²
Languages
English and Sotho
Currency
Lesotho loti and South African rand
Landlocked
Yes
Status
Country
ISO code
LS / LSO

Largest cities in Lesotho

  1. 1Maseru118,355
  2. 2Mafeteng57,059
  3. 3Leribe47,675
  4. 4Maputsoe32,117
  5. 5Mohale’s Hoek28,310
  6. 6Qacha’s Nek25,573
  7. 7Quthing24,130
  8. 8Butha-Buthe16,330
  9. 9Nako13,146
  10. 10Mokhotlong8,809

Population figures from GeoNames.

Countries bordering Lesotho

South Africa

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