Lesotho: flag, capital and facts
Lesotho is a country in Middle & Southern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Maseru. Population — 2,337,423. Area — 30,355 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Lesotho
Stripes with a black Basotho hat in the middle.
The capital of Lesotho — Maseru
Maseru is the capital of Lesotho. Maseru sits close to the grey mountain skies.
Facts about Lesotho
- Official name
- Kingdom of Lesotho
- Capital
- Maseru
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle & Southern Africa
- Population
- 2,337,423
- Area
- 30,355 km²
- Currency
- LSL (L), ZAR (R)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -29.5°, 28.5°
How to remember the name
The nameLesotho — the 'kingdom in the sky', high up in the mountains.
Did you know?
Lesotho is the only country lying entirely above 1,000 metres.
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