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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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.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

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.