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Basotho flag |
| Country |
Lesotho |
| Capital |
Maseru |
| Location |
Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa |
| Size |
30,355 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains |
| Climate |
temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers |
| Languages |
Sesotho (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, Xhosa |
| Nationality |
noun: Mosotho (singular), Basotho (plural)
adjective: Basotho |
| Religion |
Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20% |
| Currency |
loti (LSL); South African rand (ZAR) |
| Exports |
manufactures 75% (clothing, footwear, road vehicles), wool and mohair, food and live animals (2000) |
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