  Lesotho
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| Although shunted to and from British and Boer control for almost 200 years, Lesothos path to self-rule was comparatively smooth. Landlocked by South Africa, but distanced from it by huge mountain ranges, Lesotho is an often-surprising combination of rapid |
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| Capital: Maseru |
| Official languages: Southern Sotho, English |
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| Government:Constitutional monarchy |
| President:Letsie III |
| Vice President:Pakalitha Mosisili |
| Independence:October 4, 1966Â, United Kingdom |
| Population:1,795,000 |
| Currency:Loti (LSL) |
| Description:Although shunted to and from British and Boer control for almost 200 years, Lesothos path to self-rule was comparatively smooth. Landlocked by South Africa, but distanced from it by huge mountain ranges, Lesotho is an often-surprising combination of rapid |
| Location:Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa |
| Area:30 355 sq_km |
| Natural Resource water, agricultural and grazing land, diamonds, sand, clay, building stone |
| Internet Code:.ls |
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