30,355 sq km / 11,720 sq mi (slightly smaller than Maryland)
Capital City
The capital city is Maseru.
Ethnic Groups
99.7% Sotho 0.3% Other
Religion
50% Protestant 40% Roman Catholic 10% Other / Non-religious
Languages
Sesotho (official) English (official) Zulu Xhosa
Geography
Lesotho is landlocked entirely by South Africa, and suffers from extreme amounts of erosion.
Economy
The economy of Lesotho is based on agriculture, livestock, manufacturing, and mining.
Interesting Fact
Lesotho is the only country in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters in altitude.
Important Facts
The country of Lesotho was created by King Moshoeshoe in response to European settlement south of the country. They would fall under British rule until 1966 when they gained independence.
