Kingdom of Lesotho
Lesotho
LS Capital: Maseru 29.310° S, 27.480° E
Overview
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the three sovereign enclaves. Lesotho is located in the Maloti Mountains, with the highest peak in southern Africa. It has an area of over 30,000 km2 (11,600 mi2), with a population of about 2.3 million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Capital
- Maseru
- Currency
- Lesotho loti (LSL, L); South African rand (ZAR, R)
- Languages
- English, Sotho
- Population
- 2,108,132
- Area
- 30,355 km²
- Calling code
- +266
- Time zones
- UTC+02:00
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .ls
- People are called
- Mosotho
Weather by month in Maseru
The warmest month is Jan with average highs of 28.3°C, and the coolest is Jun with average lows of -0.3°C. Most rain falls in Apr (about 189 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.3°C | 15°C | 88 mm | Hot |
| Feb | 26.9°C | 15.4°C | 113 mm | Warm |
| Mar | 24.1°C | 12.8°C | 142 mm | Warm |
| Apr | 19.2°C | 8.5°C | 189 mm | Mild |
| May | 17.8°C | 3°C | 12 mm | Mild |
| Jun | 14.3°C | -0.3°C | 35 mm | Mild |
| Jul | 14.9°C | 0.9°C | 40 mm | Mild |
| Aug | 19.2°C | 3.5°C | 25 mm | Mild |
| Sep | 22.4°C | 7.7°C | 61 mm | Warm |
| Oct | 23.3°C | 8.9°C | 94 mm | Warm |
| Nov | 23.3°C | 11.1°C | 133 mm | Warm |
| Dec | 24.6°C | 12.7°C | 135 mm | Warm |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +266 |
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History
The history of people living in the area now known as Lesotho goes back thousands of years. Present Lesotho emerged as a single polity under King Moshoeshoe I in 1822. Under Moshoeshoe I, Basotho joined other clans in their struggle against the Lifaqane associated with famine and the reign of Shaka Zulu from 1818 to 1828.
Source: Wikipedia
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