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Lesotho

Lesotho is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, covering about 30,355 km² (11,720 sq mi). Its capital is Maseru. It shares a land border with South Africa.

Capital
Maseru
Continent
Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Area
30,355 km²
Languages
English and Sotho
Currency
Lesotho loti and South African rand
Calling code
+266
Internet domain
.ls
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Where Lesotho is on the world map.

Countries bordering Lesotho

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