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Lesotho, Africa

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 21 April 2025.

Lesotho is a country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Southern Africa sub‑region of the Africa continent.

Easy learning about Lesotho

Lesotho is located in Sub-Saharan Africa
Southern Africa
Africa Continent
Lesotho population 2 311 472 inhabitants
(2023 UN data)
Lesotho Area 30 355 Km2
( 18 862 sq mi)
Latitude & Longitude 29° 30' S, 28° 30' E
Lesotho Capital cityMaseru
Neighbouring countriesSouth Africa.
Lesotho Climatetemperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers
Most predominant religionProtestant (Pentecostal, Lesotho Evangelical, Anglican),
Second most predominant religionRoman Catholic,
Currency name & code Loti (LSL)
Internet ccTLD.ls
Lesotho calling code266

Lesotho administrative divisions

  • 10 districts;
  • Berea,
  • Butha-Buthe,
  • Leribe,
  • Mafeteng,
  • Maseru,
  • Mohale's Hoek,
  • Mokhotlong,
  • Qacha's Nek,
  • Quthing,
  • Thaba-Tseka

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