Country information
Independent Yes
Country codes LS, LSO (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Kingdom of Lesotho
Capital city Maseru
Continent Africa
Member of United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, African Union, Southern African Development Community
Population 2 007 201 (2016)
Total area 30 355 km2
Highest point Thabana Ntlenyana (3 482 m, 11 424 ft)
Lowest point Confluence of Orange River and Makhaleng River (1 400 m, 4 593 ft)
GDP per capita $ 1 299 (World Bank, 2018)
Currency Lesotho loti (L, LSL)
Calling code +266
Internet TLD .ls
