Lesotho

by Nico
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Lesotho is a country in Southern Africa and is the highest country in the world. Surrounded by mountains, its lowest altitude is the highest compared to other countries. It was a protectorate from the United Kingdom until its independence on October 4, 1966.

Completely surrounded by South Africa but separated by its mountains, it has been a country where modernization began until the 90s. It is one of the 2 countries completely surrounded by another, such as the Vatican.

  • Capital: Maseru
  • Official Language: Sesotho and English
  • Population: 2,108,328 (2018)
  • Area: 30,355 Km²
  • Currency: Loti (LSL) 

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