Population
2.12M
Area
30,355 km²
Region
Southern Africa
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Currency
Lesotho loti (L), South African rand (R)
Languages
English, Sotho
Capital
Maseru
UN Member
Yes
About Lesotho
Lesotho is a country located in Southern Africa. Its capital city is Maseru. With a population of 2.12M and a total area of 30,355 km², it is a landlocked country in Africa. It is a member of the United Nations.
Population of Lesotho
Total Population
2.12M
Population Density
69.7 people/km²
Demonym
Mosotho (male) / Mosotho (female)
Geography of Lesotho
Total Area
30,355 km²
Region / Subregion
Africa / Southern Africa
Coordinates
-29.5°, 28.5°
Continents
Africa
Landlocked
Yes
Timezones
UTC+02:00
Bordering Countries
Economy of Lesotho
Currencies
L Lesotho loti (LSL)R South African rand (ZAR)
Government of Lesotho
Capital
Maseru
UN Member
Yes
Status
officially-assigned
Independent
Yes
Languages Spoken in Lesotho
EnglishSotho
Additional Information
Top-Level Domain
.ls
Calling Code
+266
Driving Side
N/A
FIFA Code
N/A
ISO Codes
LS / LSO
