lesotho on map of africa

Lesotho (/ lɪˈsuːtuː / ⓘ lih-SOO-too, [6][7]Sotho pronunciation: [lɪˈsʊːtʰʊ]), [a] officially the Kingdom of Lesotho[b] and formerly known as Basutoland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Geographical and historical treatment of Lesotho, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Discover Lesotho. Explore Lesotho facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers. Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa, is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and mountain ranges including the 3,482m-high peak of Thabana Ntlenyana. Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa. The name Lesotho roughly translates into "the land of the people who speak Sotho."

Lesotho is a democratic, sovereign and independent country with the unique characteristic of being totally surrounded by its neighbour, the Republic of South Africa. The country formerly known as Basutoland was renamed to the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. Provides an overview of Lesotho, including key facts about this small country in southern Africa.