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Lesotho — silhouette, capital and facts
Lesotho is in Africa and its capital is Maseru. With about 2.3 million people and 30,355 km², it ranks 137th in area and 144th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Lesotho, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Maseru
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 2.3 million
- Area
- 30,355 km²
- Language
- Sesotho and English
- Currency
- Loti
- Flag colors
- blue, white, green, black
Borders
Lesotho shares a land border with 1 country: South Africa.
Fun facts about Lesotho
- Lesotho is an enclave: it is entirely surrounded by South African territory.
- The whole country lies above 1,000 m in elevation, and its lowest point is over 1,400 m.
- The Basotho wear wool blankets as traditional dress, along with conical straw hats.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
Which continent is Lesotho in?
Lesotho is in Africa.
Which countries border Lesotho?
Lesotho shares a land border with 1 country: South Africa.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Lesotho?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Lesotho is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Lesotho?
Lesotho is an enclave: it is entirely surrounded by South African territory. The whole country lies above 1,000 m in elevation, and its lowest point is over 1,400 m. The Basotho wear wool blankets as traditional dress, along with conical straw hats.
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