Lesotho

Sub-Saharan Africa · LSO

CapitalMaseru

Population2,363,325

Income groupLower middle income

Coordinates-29.5, 27.7

# Overview

Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa. It has an area of over 30,000 km2 (11,600 mi2), with a population of about 2.3 million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru.

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