Lesotho
Lesotho is a country in Africa with a population of 2,311,476. Its capital is Maseru and the currency is the LSL. GDP per capita is around $1,200, the main language is English.
Key facts
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Where is Lesotho?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 276,361 in 1800 to 2,311,476 in 2023
From 44.6 yrs in 1950 to 57.4 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is LS?
LS is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Lesotho, a country in Africa with its capital at Maseru.
What language do they speak in Lesotho?
The main language spoken in Lesotho is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
What is the country calling code for Lesotho?
The international dialling code for Lesotho is +266. Its two-letter country code is LS.
What currency is used in Lesotho?
Lesotho uses the LSL, currency code LSL.
What is the population of Lesotho?
Lesotho has a population of about 2,311,476 people across 30,355 km².