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Country in Southern Africa
considered for merging. › Lesotho (/lɪˈsuːtuː/ lih-SOO-too; Sotho pronunciation: [lɪˈsʊːtʰʊ]), officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country
Lesotho
The monarchy of Lesotho is the form of government used by Lesotho (formerly known as Basutoland until 1966) by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the
Monarchy_of_Lesotho
Men's association football team
The Lesotho national football team, also known as LNFT, represents Lesotho in men's international association football and is governed by the Lesotho Football
Lesotho national football team
Lesotho_national_football_team
The flag of Lesotho, adopted on the 40th anniversary of Lesotho's independence on 4 October 2006, features a horizontal blue, white, and green tricolour
Flag_of_Lesotho
Suicide is a significant social issue in Lesotho, having the highest suicide rate in the world. According to the World Health Organization, 87.5 people
Suicide_in_Lesotho
Lesotho is a mountainous, landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is an enclave, surrounded by South Africa. The total length of the country's
Geography_of_Lesotho
Diamond
The Lesotho Promise, a 603 carat (121 g) diamond stone of exceptional colour was unearthed on 22 August 2006 at the Letseng diamond mine in the mountain
Lesotho_Promise
Capital and largest city of Lesotho
largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho–South Africa border
Maseru
Currency of Lesotho
The loti (plural: maloti) is the currency of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It is subdivided into 100 sente (pl. lisente). It is pegged to the South African
Lesotho_loti
King of Lesotho (1990–1995; since 1996)
Letsie III (born Mohato Bereng Seeiso; 17 July 1963) is King of Lesotho. He succeeded his father, Bereng Seeiso Moshoeshoe II, who was forced into exile
Letsie_III
Demographic features of the population of Lesotho include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious
Demographics_of_Lesotho
Lesotho is a Southern African nation surrounded entirely by South Africa, and mostly populated by Basotho people. The music of Lesotho is made up of a
Music_of_Lesotho
2013, Lesotho contains three main libraries: The National Library, the Thomas Mofolo Library and National Archives at the University of Lesotho, and the
Libraries_in_Lesotho
1998–1999 military operation
The South African intervention in Lesotho, codenamed Operation Boleas, was a military invasion launched by the Southern African Development Community
South African intervention in Lesotho
South_African_intervention_in_Lesotho
King of Lesotho (1966–90; 1995–96)
country gained full independence from Britain in 1966. He was King of Lesotho from 1966 until his exile in 1990, and from 1995 until his death in 1996
Moshoeshoe_II_of_Lesotho
Lesotho's Human development index value for 2018 was 0.518—which put the country in the low human development category—positioning it at 164 out of 189
Health_in_Lesotho
available (2008). Radio stations in Lesotho:[citation needed] Radio Lesotho 1050AM. Ultimate 950AM. Radio Lesotho 93.3FM, Maseru only. People's Choice
Telecommunications_in_Lesotho
Cannabis in Lesotho is a traditional crop that remains illegal for any use, except for medical and scientific purposes. The plant is known as matekoane
Cannabis_in_Lesotho
Beauty pageant
Miss World Lesotho is a national Beauty pageant in Lesotho. The winner of this pageant goes to compete at Miss World pageant. Miss World Lesotho pageant
Miss_World_Lesotho
is a list of prime ministers of Lesotho (Sotho: Tona-Kholo) since the formation of the post of Prime Minister of Lesotho in 1965, to the present day. A
List of prime ministers of Lesotho
List_of_prime_ministers_of_Lesotho
Detailed history
people living in the area now known as Lesotho (/ləˈsuːtuː, -ˈsoʊtoʊ/) goes back thousands of years. Present Lesotho (then called Basotholand) emerged as
History_of_Lesotho
in Lesotho (Afrobarometer 2020) Protestantism (52.0%) Catholicism (41.0%) Others / None (7.00%) Christianity is the dominant religion in Lesotho, with
Religion_in_Lesotho
Football league
The Lesotho A–Division is the second-tier football league in Lesotho, operating under the auspices of the Lesotho Football Association. The league is
Lesotho_A–Division
Events in the year 2026 in Lesotho. King: Letsie III Prime Minister: Sam Matekane Source: January 1 – New Year's Day March 11 – Moshoeshoe's Day April
2026_in_Lesotho
National economy
Lesotho has a developing economy. It is based on tourism, manufacturing, mining, and agriculture, and depends heavily on remittances from its diaspora
Economy_of_Lesotho
Natural region in Lesotho
The Lesotho Highlands are formed by the Drakensberg and Maloti mountain ranges in the east and central parts of the country of Lesotho. Foothills form
Lesotho_Highlands
HIV/AIDS in Lesotho constitutes a very serious threat to Basotho and to Lesotho's economic development. Since its initial detection in 1986, HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS_in_Lesotho
Lesotho, a country in Southern Africa, is home to several languages, including SiPhuthi, Sesotho, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu and English, — all, except for English
Languages_of_Lesotho
This article concerns systems of transport in Lesotho. As a landlocked country, Lesotho has no seaports or harbours, but does have road, air transport
Transport_in_Lesotho
Bilateral relations
Lesotho–South Africa relations refers to the current and historical bilateral relations of South Africa and Lesotho. Lesotho, which is surrounded by South
Lesotho–South Africa relations
Lesotho–South_Africa_relations
Culinary traditions of Lesotho
Basotho (people of Lesotho) cuisine features African traditions and British influence. Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa and it shares culinary practices
Cuisine_of_Lesotho
Courteous Order of Lesotho is the highest national order in the honours system of Lesotho. It was founded by King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho in 1972, in three
Order_of_Lesotho
Mosotho association football league
The Lesotho Premier League, also known as the Vodacom Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is the top soccer division in Lesotho, and was created in
Lesotho_Premier_League
State television channel of Lesotho
Lesotho Television, known as (LNBS), is the state television channel of Lesotho and is operated by Lesotho National Broadcasting Services. The channel
Lesotho_Television
University in Roma, Lesotho
University of Lesotho, the main and oldest university in Lesotho, is located in Roma, 34 km (21 mi) southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The Roma
National University of Lesotho
National_University_of_Lesotho
Sporting event delegation
Lesotho first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972 and has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since then, except when they boycotted
Lesotho_at_the_Olympics
National under-20 association football team representing Lesotho
The Lesotho national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Crocodiles, represents Lesotho in international youth football competitions. Its primary role
Lesotho national under-20 football team
Lesotho_national_under-20_football_team
Lesotho Airways, formerly Air Lesotho, was the national airline of Lesotho based on the grounds of Mejametalana Airport in Maseru. Until 1997, it was wholly
Lesotho_Airways
Corruption in Lesotho has always been a problem since when it was a British protectorate during its early days. However, the situation only became worse
Corruption_in_Lesotho
Legislature of Lesotho
49252454519462 The Parliament of Lesotho (Sotho: Paramente ea Lesotho) is the bicameral national legislature of Lesotho. It consists of the Senate and the
Parliament_of_Lesotho
of Lesotho takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister of Lesotho is the
Politics_of_Lesotho
The Kingdom of Lesotho is divided into ten districts, each headed by a district administrator. Each district has a capital known as a camptown. The districts
Districts_of_Lesotho
Education in Lesotho has undergone reforms in recent years, [when?] meaning that primary education is now free, universal, and compulsory.[citation needed]
Education_in_Lesotho
Military of Lesotho
The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) is the military of the Southern African Kingdom of Lesotho, which consists of about 2,000 personnel and is tasked with
Lesotho_Defence_Force
Crime in Lesotho features high rates of offenses, . Most incidents are opportunistic, although organized crime and corruption are present. Urban areas
Crime_in_Lesotho
Upper chamber of Lesotho's bicameral Parliament
Senate of Lesotho (Sotho: Ntlong ea Mahosana) is the upper chamber of the Parliament of Lesotho, which, along with the National Assembly of Lesotho (the lower
Senate_of_Lesotho
Settlement in Maseru District, Lesotho
Community Council in the Maseru District of Lesotho, some 34 kilometres southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The Roma valley is broad and fertile,
Roma,_Lesotho
The Lesotho Sky is a 6-day mountain bike stage race that takes place in the Kingdom of Lesotho. The event has been sanctioned by the Lesotho Cycling Association
Lesotho_Sky
Book by James Ferguson
Anti-Politics Machine: Development, Depoliticization, and Bureaucratic Power in Lesotho is a book by James Ferguson, originally published in 1990 by Cambridge
The_Anti-Politics_Machine
Association football club in Lesotho
Lijabatho Football Club is a Lesotho football club based in Morija. The team currently plays in the Lesotho Premier League, and won its first league title
Lijabatho_FC
In 2017, 1.1 million women were living in Lesotho, making up 51.48% of the population. 33% of women are under 15 years of age, 61.4% are between 15 and
Women_in_Lesotho
Overview of and topical guide to Lesotho
Lesotho: 2,008,000 – 144th most populous country Area of Lesotho: 30,355 km2 Atlas of Lesotho Climate of Lesotho Wildlife of Lesotho Fauna of Lesotho
Outline_of_Lesotho
The wildlife of Lesotho is composed of its flora and fauna. Lesotho has 60 species of mammals and 339 species of birds. African leopard South African
Wildlife_of_Lesotho
This is a list of diplomatic missions of Lesotho, excluding honorary consulates. Lesotho has a very small number of diplomatic missions. Embassy in Berlin
List of diplomatic missions of Lesotho
List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Lesotho
Executive organ of the Government of Lesotho
senior level of the executive branch of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho. It consists of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the
Cabinet_of_Lesotho
Women's national association football team representing Lesotho
The Lesotho women's national football team, also known affectionately as Mehalalitoe ("The Beautiful Flowers"), represents Lesotho in international women's
Lesotho women's national football team
Lesotho_women's_national_football_team
Assembly of the Kingdom of Lesotho is elected through 80 constituencies. Community councils of Lesotho Districts of Lesotho "List of Constituencies" (PDF)
Constituencies_of_Lesotho
The following is a list of cities in the Kingdom of Lesotho: Media related to Cities in Lesotho at Wikimedia Commons
List_of_cities_in_Lesotho
The sport of football in the country of Lesotho is run by the Lesotho Football Association. The association administers the national football team, as
Football_in_Lesotho
The geology of Lesotho is built on ancient crystalline basement rock up to 3.6 billion years old, belonging to the Kaapvaal craton, a section of stable
Geology_of_Lesotho
culture of Lesotho. Football is the most popular sport in the country. Lesotho first participated at the Olympic Games in 1972. The Lesotho national cricket
Sport_in_Lesotho
Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Philippines
Policy on permits required to enter Lesotho
Visitors to Lesotho must obtain a visa from one of the Lesotho's diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries. Holders
Visa_policy_of_Lesotho
Lesotho's geographic location makes it extremely vulnerable to political and economic developments in South Africa. Its capital is the small city of Maseru
Foreign_relations_of_Lesotho
Tourism in Lesotho is a growing industry in the country. In 2013, travel and tourism contributed about 5.5% to the GDP of Lesotho, with this proportion
Tourism_in_Lesotho
National under-17 association football team representing Lesotho
The Lesotho national under-17 football team, nicknamed the Crocodiles, represents the Lesotho in international youth football competitions. Its primary
Lesotho national under-17 football team
Lesotho_national_under-17_football_team
Governing body of association football in Lesotho
The Lesotho Football Association (LeFA) is the governing body of association football in Lesotho, a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It was formed
Lesotho_Football_Association
Mosotho politician and cabinet minister
Technology and Innovation (MICSTI) of Lesotho since 4 November 2022. Moorosi is a member of the Parliament of Lesotho elected from the Thetsane 34 Constituency
Nthati_Moorosi
Queen of Lesotho since 2000
Queen of Lesotho as the wife of King Letsie III of Lesotho. She was the first commoner in modern history to marry into the royal family of Lesotho. Since
'Masenate_Mohato_Seeiso
a list of hospitals in Lesotho arranged by district. The Kingdom of Lesotho is divided into ten districts. Hospitals in Lesotho are mostly run by the country's
List_of_hospitals_in_Lesotho
National coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho
The coat of arms of Lesotho was adopted on 4 October 2006, after Lesotho's 40th anniversary of independence. Pictured is a koena (crocodile) on a Basotho
Coat_of_arms_of_Lesotho
Bantu ethnic group
group indigenous to Southern Africa. They primarily inhabit the regions of Lesotho, South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. The ancestors of the Sotho people
Sotho_people
Lower house of the Parliament of Lesotho
Assembly. Senate of Lesotho - the upper chamber of Parliament History of Lesotho List of speakers of the National Assembly of Lesotho "Matekane expands
National_Assembly_(Lesotho)
Football league season
The 2025–26 Lesotho Premier League is the 58th season of the Lesotho Premier League, the top-tier football league in Lesotho, since its establishment in
2025–26 Lesotho Premier League
2025–26_Lesotho_Premier_League
Prime Minister of Lesotho since 2022
Mosotho businessman and politician who is the current Prime Minister of Lesotho since 2022. Prior to running, he was considered to be the richest person
Sam_Matekane
Water supply and hydropower project between South Africa and Lesotho
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is an ongoing water supply project with a hydropower component, developed in partnership between the governments
Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Lesotho_Highlands_Water_Project
Country in East Asia
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Emissions, impacts and responses of the Lesotho related to climate change
Lesotho is a country in southern Africa that is already experiencing the negative effects of climate change, including increased frequency of extreme
Climate_change_in_Lesotho
to Lesotho is the official representative of the president and the government of the Russian Federation to the king and the government of Lesotho. The
List of ambassadors of Russia to Lesotho
List_of_ambassadors_of_Russia_to_Lesotho
Southern Bantu language of Lesotho and neighbouring countries
Southern Sotho, or Sesotho sa Borwa, is a Southern Bantu language spoken in Lesotho, as its national language, and South Africa, where it is an official language
Sotho_language
The following are the telephone numbers in Lesotho. Lesotho was allocated the country code +266 by the International Telecommunication Union in the late
Telephone_numbers_in_Lesotho
Country in West Asia
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United_Arab_Emirates
Police rank that used in Asian countries
forces used in Brunei, Estonia, Germany, South Korea, Hong Kong, India, Lesotho, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and formerly in the Philippines and in
Senior_superintendent
Pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2
2020. Within three months, the virus had spread throughout the continent; Lesotho, the last African sovereign state to have remained free of the virus, reported
COVID-19_pandemic
This is a list of holidays in Lesotho. January 1: New Year's Day March 11: Moshoeshoe's Day March 29: Good Friday April 1: Easter Monday May 1: Workers'
Public_holidays_in_Lesotho
Principal Chief of Matsieng
Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho, Principal Chief of Matsieng (born 16 April 1966) is the younger brother of Lesotho's King Letsie III, and son of
Prince_Seeiso_of_Lesotho
Mosotho politician
Keketso Rantso (or Rantšo) was a Minister in Lesotho. She served as the Minister of Labour and Employment in Lesotho appointed in June 2017. Rantso completed
Keketso_Rantso
Queen consort of Lesotho
(28 April 1941 – 6 September 2003) served as the Regent Head of State of Lesotho on three occasions: 5 June to 5 December 1970, 10 March to 12 November
'Mamohato_Bereng_Seeiso
Political party in Lesotho
The Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) is a political party in Lesotho. In 1997, Prime Minister Ntsu Mokhehle left the Basutoland Congress Party to form
Lesotho Congress for Democracy
Lesotho_Congress_for_Democracy
First King of Lesotho
Moshoeshoe I (/mʊˈʃwɛʃwɛ/) (c. 1786 – 11 March 1870) was the first king of Lesotho. He was the first son of Mokhachane, a minor chief of the Bamokoteli lineage
Moshoeshoe_I
Adelaide Retselisitsoe Matlanyane is a Lesotho economic expert specilised in Macro-econometric and Economy Wide Modeling. Currently serving as minister
Retselisitsoe_Matlanyane
Aspect of viral disease pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic in Lesotho is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome
COVID-19_pandemic_in_Lesotho
Southernmost region of Africa
considers the region of Southern Africa to consist of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa, while other definitions also include several
Southern_Africa
Governing body for rugby union in Lesotho
The Federation of Lesotho Rugby is the governing body for rugby union in Lesotho. The Federation of Lesotho Rugby became a full member of Rugby Africa
Federation_of_Lesotho_Rugby
Lesotho footballer (born 1997)
Moerane (born 18 September 1997) is a Lesotho footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Orbit College and Lesotho National Football Team. Moerane was born
Sekhoane_Moerane
The Lesotho national cricket team represents Lesotho in international cricket. They became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC)
Lesotho_national_cricket_team
Mountain range in Lesotho
Maloti Mountains are a mountain range of the highlands of the Kingdom of Lesotho. They extend for about 100 km into the South African Free State. The Maloti
Maloti_Mountains
Diocese in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Lesotho. It is divided in three archdeaconries, Central Lesotho, Northern Lesotho and Southern Lesotho. The former bishop is Adam Taaso, in office since 2008
Diocese_of_Lesotho
Political party in Lesotho
Revolutionaries (SR; Sotho: Kanana Ea Basotho) is a political party in Lesotho founded in October 2017 by Teboho Mojapela, a former member of the ABC
Socialist Revolutionaries (Lesotho)
Socialist_Revolutionaries_(Lesotho)
Basic law governing the African kingdom
The Constitution of Lesotho is the basic law governing the Kingdom of Lesotho. It provides the legal framework for the structure of the government and
Constitution_of_Lesotho
LESOTHO
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LESOTHO
LESOTHO
Girl/Female
French
Tiny and womanly.
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, Irish
Little Bright Headed One
Boy/Male
Hindu
Aparajit, Another name of Ram
Girl/Female
Indian
Story teller
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
One of the Names of God; Creator Discoverer
Boy/Male
Greek
Divine gift.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Virgin, Virgin Mary
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Chana, CHANNA means "favor; grace." In the bible, this is the name of the mother of Samuel and wife to Elkanah.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Easy
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
King of Fame; Glory
LESOTHO
LESOTHO
LESOTHO
LESOTHO
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