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Lesotho (/ lɪˈsuːtuː / ⓘ lih-SOO-too, [6][7] Sotho pronunciation: [lɪˈsʊːtʰʊ]), formally the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. As an enclave of South Africa, with which it shares a 1,106 km (687 mi) border, [8] it is the largest sovereign enclave in the world, and the only one outside of the Italian Peninsula.
Lesotho, landlocked country in Southern Africa. A scenic land of tall mountains and narrow valleys, Lesotho owes a long history of political autonomy to the mountains that surround it and protect it from encroachment.
Introduction. Background. Basutoland became Lesotho after gaining independence from the UK in 1966. Constitutional reforms in the late 1990s restored relative political stability. Geography. Area. total : 30,355 sq km land: 30,355 sq km water: 0 sq km. Climate. temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers. Natural resources.
Lesotho’s migration history is linked to its unique geography; it is surrounded by South Africa with which it shares linguistic and cultural traits. Lesotho at one time had more of its workforce employed outside its borders than any other country. Today remittances equal about 20% of its GDP.
Lesotho - Culture, Traditions, Music: The Sotho combine modern and traditional ways, providing continuity in a society that is disrupted by a system of migratory labour.
Beautiful, culturally rich, affordable and easily accessible from Durban and Johannesburg, mountainous Lesotho (le-soo-too) is a vastly underrated travel destination. The contrast with South Africa could not be more striking, with the Basotho people's distinct personality and the altitudinous terrain's topographical extremes.
Provides an overview of Lesotho, including key facts about this small country in southern Africa.
Lesotho is a small country totally surrounded by South Africa. It's known as the "Kingdom in the Sky" because the entire country is at a high altitude. Its lowest point is 1,388 m (4,554 ft) above sea level; no other country in the world has its lowest point above 1,000 m (3,300 ft).
Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) was constituted as a native state under British protection by a treaty signed with the native chief Moshoeshoe in 1843. It was annexed to Cape Colony in 1871, but in 1884 it was restored to direct control by the Crown.
Lesotho or the Kingdom of Lesotho is a Southern African country. It is an enclaved nation that is located with the territory of South Africa. It is in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. Lesotho Bordering Countries: South Africa. Regional Maps: Map of Africa. Outline Map of Lesotho.