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”