Lesotho
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Lesotho. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Southern Africa
- Capital
- Maseru
- Coordinates of the capital
- 29.31° S, 27.48° E
- Area
- 30,355 km²
- Official languages
- English, Southern Sotho
- Currencies
- Lesotho Loti, South African Rand
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
- ISO code
- LS
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Southern Africa". It has no access to the sea: it is a landlocked country. This country shares a land border with only one country: South Africa.
Its capital is Maseru. Its area is about 30,355 km². By area, this country ranks 137 out of 193 in the world and 43 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: English, Southern Sotho. Currencies: Lesotho Loti, South African Rand.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Pretoria (South Africa).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Lesotho: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Maseru.
- Lesotho: which countries does it border?
- This country shares a land border with only one country: South Africa.
- Lesotho: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: English, Southern Sotho.
- Lesotho: what is the currency?
- Currencies: Lesotho Loti, South African Rand.
- Lesotho: what is the area?
- Its area is about 30,355 km². By area, this country ranks 137 out of 193 in the world and 43 out of 54 in Africa.
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