Lesotho

Area: 30 355 km²

Population: 2 125 262 (2007)

Population density: 70 pers./km²

Capital: Maseru

Government type: Parliamentary monarchy

Official languages: Sesotho and English

Ethnic groups: Basutho 99.7%, other 0.3%

Religion: Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20%

Currency: Lesotho loti (LSL)

Time zone: UTC+2

Administrative divisions: Lesotho is divided into 10 districts, districts are subdivided into 80 constituencies, which are further subdivided into 129 local community councils

Highest point: Thabana Ntlenyana 3 482 m

Longest river: Orange River  

Largest cities: Maseru, Teyateyaneng, Mafeteng, Hlotse, Mohale′s Hoek

Calling code: +266

Internet TLD: .ls