Fun facts about Lesotho
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Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres in elevation.
Lesotho
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the only three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa.
From the “Geography” section
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Lesotho's lowest point of 1,400 metres is the highest lowest point of any country in the world.
Lesotho
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the only three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa.
From the “Geography” section
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The Letšeng mine in Lesotho is estimated to produce diamonds with an average value of $2,172 per carat, making it the world's richest mine on an average price per carat basis.
Lesotho
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the only three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa.
From the “Economy” section
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Basutoland became a British protectorate in 1868 after a series of conflicts with the Boers.
Lesotho
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the only three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa.
From the “History” section
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Lesotho was ranked 12th out of 48 sub-Saharan African countries in the 2008 Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
Lesotho
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the only three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa.
From the “Politics” section
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Photo: Bensusan Museum anon · Public Domain