Lesotho

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Population of Lesotho

Lesotho has a population of approximately 2,067,000.The population distribution of Lesotho is 25% urban and 75% rural. However, it is estimated that annual increase of urban population is 3.5%.

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Overview of Lesotho

Officially name: Kingdom of Lesotho

Capital: Maseru

Largest city: Maseru

Official languages: Sesotho, English

Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

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Geography of Lesotho

Lesotho is a mountainous, landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is an enclave, surrounded by South Africa. The total length of the country's borders is 909 kilometres (565 mi). Lesotho covers an area of around 30,355 square kilometres (11,720 sq mi), of which a negligible percentage is covered with water.