Lesotho

Africa · Capital Maseru

Lesotho is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Maseru. It has a population of around 2,108,132 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Lesotho loti. Lesotho is landlocked, sharing land borders with 1 country.

Lesotho is a country in Africa. Its capital is Maseru. It has a population of 2,108,132, bordering 1 country. The official language is English. The official currency is the Lesotho loti.

Where is Lesotho?

Lesotho at a glance

Capital: Maseru
Population: 2.1M
Currency: Lesotho loti
Language: English
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Lesotho

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Bordering countries

South Africa

Frequently asked questions about Lesotho

What is the capital of Lesotho?

The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.

What continent is Lesotho in?

Lesotho is located in Africa.

What is the population of Lesotho?

Lesotho has a population of approximately 2,108,132 people.

What is the currency of Lesotho?

The official currency of Lesotho is the Lesotho loti.

What language is spoken in Lesotho?

The main language spoken in Lesotho is English.

What is the flag of Lesotho?

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