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Southern Africa · sovereign state

Lesotho

Kingdom of Lesotho

Capital
Maseru
Languages
English, Sotho
Currency
Lesotho loti, South African rand
People
2.36 million (2025)
Neighbours
1
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  • 4th lowest daily calories 1,873 kcal · #4 of 189 · 2023
  • 5th lowest life expectancy 57.8 years · #5 of 210 · 2024
  • 14th highest unemployment 16.3% · #14 of 186 · 2025

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Lesotho among 213 countries & territories

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