Lesotho map and facts
Kingdom of Lesotho · Southern Africa, Africa. Capital: Maseru.
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Lesotho in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Lesotho in context
Lesotho is home to about 2.1 million people, 0.03% of the world's population, on 30,355 km² of territory. It is landlocked, with no coastline. It shares land borders with 1 country: South Africa.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Lesotho and Equatorial Guinea. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Lesotho FAQ
What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
What is the population of Lesotho?
About 2.1 million people (2,116,427), which ranks 146th of 197 countries.
How big is Lesotho?
Lesotho covers 30,355 km² (11,720 sq mi), the 138th-largest country by area.
What continent is Lesotho in?
Lesotho is in Africa, in the Southern Africa subregion.
What countries border Lesotho?
Lesotho borders 1 country: South Africa.
What language is spoken in Lesotho?
Official or national languages: English, Sotho.