Kingdom of Lesotho is an exclave of South Africa which is located in the south of the African Continent, with a population
of 1,930,493, making it the 148th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Maseru with a total population of
227,880. The country encompasses 30,355 square kilometers making it the 142nd largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with South Africa.
King Letsie III is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity and holds that position at the
will of the Council of Chiefs. His Heir Apparent is Prince Lerotholi Seeiso. The monarch is a "living symbol of national
unity" with no executive or legislative powers. Under traditional law the College of Chiefs has the power to depose the
monarch, determine who is next in the line of succession, or who shall serve as regent in the event that the successor is not
of mature age. Prime Minister Thomas Motsoahae Thabane is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that
status as the leader of the majority party who automatically becomes Prime Minister and holds that position five years. Its
form of government is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 2nd
of April 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Sesotho, English, Zulu and Xhosa. It counts among its major religions
Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 2 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Thabana Ntlenyana, its highest point at 3,482 meters and the junction of the Orange and
Makhaleng Rivers, its lowest point at 1,400 meters. Its principal waterway is the Orange River, which measures 90
kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are food, beverages, textiles, apparel
assembly, handicrafts, construction and tourism. Its official currencies are the Lesotho Loti and the South African Rand.
Here’s something you may not know about Lesotho. Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence
from the UK in 1966.
of 1,930,493, making it the 148th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Maseru with a total population of
227,880. The country encompasses 30,355 square kilometers making it the 142nd largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with South Africa.
King Letsie III is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through heredity and holds that position at the
will of the Council of Chiefs. His Heir Apparent is Prince Lerotholi Seeiso. The monarch is a "living symbol of national
unity" with no executive or legislative powers. Under traditional law the College of Chiefs has the power to depose the
monarch, determine who is next in the line of succession, or who shall serve as regent in the event that the successor is not
of mature age. Prime Minister Thomas Motsoahae Thabane is recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that
status as the leader of the majority party who automatically becomes Prime Minister and holds that position five years. Its
form of government is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 2nd
of April 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Sesotho, English, Zulu and Xhosa. It counts among its major religions
Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 2 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television
stations.
Major geographical features are Thabana Ntlenyana, its highest point at 3,482 meters and the junction of the Orange and
Makhaleng Rivers, its lowest point at 1,400 meters. Its principal waterway is the Orange River, which measures 90
kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are food, beverages, textiles, apparel
assembly, handicrafts, construction and tourism. Its official currencies are the Lesotho Loti and the South African Rand.
Here’s something you may not know about Lesotho. Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence
from the UK in 1966.
| Maletsunyane Falls |
| Bushmen paintings near Ha Baroana |
| Blankets and headscarves are Lesotho's traditional attire |
| Elephant drinking at the Orange River/ Makhaleng River Junction- Lesotho's lowest point |
| Maseru- Lesotho's largest city and capital |
| Mohale Lake fed by the Caledon River |
| Ribaneng Falls near Malealea Lodge |
| Meluti Mountains- the northernmost point of Lesotho |
| Qiloane Mountain in Thaba Bosdiu inspired by the conical straw hats |
| Abi's Home Page |
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| NEWSPAPERS Public Eye Lesotho Times |
| Thabana Ntlenyana- Lesotho's highest point |
LESOTHO
Updated 09 March 2013
Updated 09 March 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
23.6% (2009 est.)
290,000
14,000
290,000
14,000
| Easter Bunny Rock near Maletsunyane Falls |
| Tradtional bread and crackers from South Africa |
| Qiloane Falls |
| Mafetang- the westernmost point of Lesotho |
| Mohales Hoek near Quthing- Lesotho's southernmost point |
| Drakensberg Mountains near Mokhotlong- Lesotho's easternmost point |
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