Lesotho

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Religion in Lesotho

Christianity is the dominant religion in Lesotho. The Christian Council of Lesotho, made up of representatives of all major Christian churches in the country, estimates that approximately 90 percent of the population are Christian.

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Culture of Lesotho

Most of the villages are located up in the mountains and very well structured around the river valleys. The houses of the villagers are called kraals and are divided into four separate structures.

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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