Lesotho Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Kingdom of Lesotho |
| Common Name | Lesotho – /ləˈsu.tu/ |
| Nationality | Mosotho (singular), Basotho (plural) – noun, Basotho – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1966 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 10 districts |
| Total Population | 2.2 million (#147) with 30.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Maseru (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Sesotho (official), English (official), Phuthi, Xhosa, Zulu |
| Electricity Access | 50.3% of total population |
| Internet Access | 48% of total population |
| Currency | Maloti (LSL) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $5.2 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $2,300 (#204) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 30,355 sq km / 11,720 sq mi (#141) with 0% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Southern Africa |
| Bordering Countries | South Africa |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Lesotho, Land of Our Fathers”