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Lesotho
Africa · Capital: Maseru
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2,311,472Population
30,355km² area
Sesotho, EnglishLanguages
LotiCurrency
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Lesotho is entirely surrounded by South Africa and sits fully above 1,000 m.
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What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital city of Lesotho is Maseru.
What is the population of Lesotho?
Lesotho has an estimated population of 2,311,472.
What languages are spoken in Lesotho?
The official or widely spoken languages are Sesotho, English.
What is the official currency of Lesotho?
The official currency in Lesotho is the Loti.
📚 Facts simplified for education · Population ~2024 · Sources: UN World Population Prospects, Natural Earth · Last reviewed September 2026 · Report an error