Lesotho

Africa
Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa.

"Khotso, Pula, Nala"  (Sesotho) "Peace, Rain, Prosperity"		29.5973419S 28.4655762E
King Letsie III	Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili

Capital
Maseru

Government
Parliamentary system and Constitutional monarchy

Religion
Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20%.

Population
1,919,552

Ethnic group
Sotho 99.7%, Europeans, Asians, and other 0.3%.

National Language                   
Sesotho
          
National Day
4 October 1966 (from the UK)

Anthem
Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona

Currency
Lesotho Loti (LSL)

Attractions
Hlotse,  Katse Dam,  Mohale's Hoek,  Oxbow, Thaba-Tseka,  Qacha's Nek 

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Thaba Bosiu Thaba Bosiu is a sandstone plateau with an area of approximately 2 km2 and a height of 1,804 meters above sea level. It is located between the Orange and Caledon Rivers in the Maseru District of Lesotho, 24 km east of the country's capital Maseru. In the early 19th century, the Basotho chief Moshoeshoe I established a stronghold on the plateau to act as a refuge for his people during a war with the Ndebele people. At an elevation of nearly 120 metres above the surrounding area, the plateau formed a natural fortress to gather the Basotho people in times of danger. The plateau's large area meant it could hold enough livestock and provisions to support the people during a lengthy siege.

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