Lesotho (/ lɪˈsuːtuː / ⓘ lih-SOO-too, [6][7] Sotho pronunciation: [lɪˈsʊːtʰʊ]), [a] officially the Kingdom of Lesotho[b] and formerly known as Basutoland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Surrounded by South Africa, it is the largest of the only three sovereign enclaves.
Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa, is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and mountain ranges including the 3,482m-high peak of Thabana Ntlenyana.
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US President Donald Trump has said that "nobody has ever heard of" the African country of Lesotho - a comment that has "shocked" its government.
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Lesotho is an enclave as it is surrounded by South Africa in Southern Africa. The country has an area of 30,000 sq. km. Lesotho is also unique in other ways. It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,400 m in elevation. In fact, 80% of the country lies above 1,800 m.
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Lesotho is a small, landlocked kingdom entirely surrounded by South Africa and distinguished by its dramatic mountain landscapes and strong cultural identity. Often called the “Kingdom in the Sky,” Lesotho sits at high altitude, shaping its climate, livelihoods, and way of life.