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Land tenure and agricultural development in Lesotho (Research report / Urban and Regional Planning Programme) by Israel Vusi Mashinini, 1983
The use of land resources for agriculture in Lesotho by E. M Makhanya, 1979
World Atlas of Reconnaissance Satellite Images: Republic of South Africa, Lesotho, Australia, Kermadec Islands, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil v. 81 (Landsat Row 81)
Imagining migration: Placing children's understanding of 'moving house' in Malawi and Lesotho [An article from: Geoforum] by L. van Blerk, N. Ansell,
The use of land resources for agriculture in Lesotho by Edward M Makhanya, 1979
Orange River: Atlantic Ocean, Namibia, Drakensberg, Lesotho, South Africa, Robert Jacob Gordon, Indian Ocean, Gariep Dam, Free State, Vanderkloof Dam
Field realignment for conservation: A sociological review of experience at Ratau by S. D Turner, 1979
Natural resources and land suitability in Maseru District, Lesotho: Guidelines for establishing the physical basis for regional planning by Hans Theo Riezebos, 1985
Mafeteng town: Its economic structure and regional functions (Research report) by Henk Huisman, 1983
Households, production and resources in Mafeteng District (Research report) by Henk Huisman, 1982

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Lesotho
Geography. Mountainous Lesotho, the size of Maryland, is surrounded by the Republic Atlas Lesotho Facts on Lesotho flags, maps, geography, history,
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Extractions: World Countries Infoplease Atlas: Lesotho Kingdom of Lesotho Sovereign: King Letsie III (1996) Prime Minister: Pakalitha Mosisili (1998) Area: 11,720 sq mi (30,355 sq km) Population (2005 est.): 1,867,035 (growth rate: 0.1%); birth rate: 26.5/1000; infant mortality rate: 84.2/1000; life expectancy: 36.7; density per sq mi: 159 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Maseru 173,700 Monetary unit: Maluti Languages: English, Sesotho (both official); Zulu, Xhosa Ethnicity/race: Sotho 99.7%, Europeans, Asians, and other 0.3% Religions: Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20% Literacy rate: 85% (2003 est.)
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Background Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in lesotho geography History Anthem Politics Economy Demography
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Lesotho Location of Lesotho Ethnic Composition. Official name Kingdom of Lesotho. Form of government multiparty republic with 2 legislative houses (Senate
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Lesotho Geography
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Extractions: border countries: South Africa 909 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains Elevation extremes: lowest point: junction of the Orange and Makhaleng Rivers 1,400 m other: 89% (2001) Irrigated land: 10 sq km (1998 est.) Natural hazards: periodic droughts Environment - current issues: population pressure forcing settlement in marginal areas results in overgrazing, severe soil erosion, and soil exhaustion; desertification; Highlands Water Project controls, stores, and redirects water to South Africa
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Geography Lesotho is surrounded by the Republic of South Africa in the east central part of South Africa. more about Lesotho Tourism Information
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Annually ID number CI WOFACT 138 Title Vital Statistics LESOTHO Data of record01/22/1993 Country LESOTHO Text lesotho geography Total area
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Extractions: Tageo.com provides information about 2,667,417 cities in the whole world !! Facts Lesotho Airport informations Weather Stations Major mountains Population of major cities Population Land Area Capital Maseru Currency loti (LSL); South African rand (ZAR) Latitude / Longitude 29 30 S, 28 30 E A Alwyns kop B Baroaneng Berea hills Berente Blue gums ... Butha-buthe C Cana Chere Corn exchange Cutting camp E Emmaus F Fako Fort hartley Fosi Foso G George H Ha nohana Hangers drift Helehehle Helspoort ... Hill top J Jaele Joel Joels drift Jonathans K Kala Kaphe Kelechane Kena ... Kueneng L Laoti Lebingwanas cattle post Lejone Lekhooa ... Lower qeme M Mabotse Machekoaneng Mafeteng Maghalleen ... More... M (82 for Lesotho lesotho (general)) N Nako Neni Nthamaha Nthodimonate ... Nyane O Old mohales hoek P Patrick Peka Phafoli Phamong ... Pitseng Q Qaba Qacha's nek Qalaheng Qamako ... Quthing R Rafolatsane Rakotoane Raleqheka Ramabitsa ... Roma S Schoolplaats Seetsas Sefikeng Seforong ... Sinxondo T Tabola Tajane Tau Teba ... Tsupane gate U Upper qeme V Van rooyens gate W White hill Contact us Tageo.com GPS cities index / satellite map
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Highest Point Thabana Ntlenyana 3482 m Lowest Point junction of the Orange and Makhaleng Rivers 1400 m » Additional lesotho geography Information
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Extractions: Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this South African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Lesotho, addresses of Basotho and foreign embassies, country guides with travel and tourism information on accomodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Lesotho. The formerly Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. In 1993 after 23 years of military rule, a new constitution was implemented leaving the King without any executive authority and proscribing him from engaging in political affairs. In 1998, violent protests and a military mutiny following a contentious election prompted a brief but bloody South African military intervention. Constitutional reforms have since restored political stability; peaceful parliamentary elections were held in 2002. However Lesotho is one of three remaining monarchies in Africa.
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Extractions: Bureau of African Affairs April 2005 Background Note: Lesotho Flag of Lesotho is divided diagonally from the lower hoist side corner; the upper half is white, bearing the brown silhouette of a large shield with crossed spear and club; the lower half is a diagonal blue band with a green triangle in the corner. PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Kingdom of Lesotho Geography Area: 30,355 sq. km. (11,718 sq. mi.), about the size of Maryland. Cities: CapitalMaseru (173,700). Other citiesTeyateyaneng (22,800), Leribe (35,000), Mafeteng (32,900), Mohale's Hoek (18,400). Terrain: High veld, plateau and mountains. Climate: Temperate; summers hot, winters cool to cold; humidity generally low and evenings cool year round. Rainy season in summer, winters dry. Southern hemisphere seasons are reversed. People Nationality: NounMosotho (sing.); Basotho (pl.). AdjectiveBasotho. Population (July 2004 est.): 2.2 million. Annual growth rate (2004 est.): 1.4%. (Note: the population growth rate is depressed by an HIV/AIDS prevalence rate estimated to be at approximately 29%.) Ethnic groups: Basotho 99.7%; Europeans, Asians, and other 0.3%. Religions: 80% Christian, including Roman Catholic (majority), Lesotho Evangelical, Anglican, other denominations; other religions include Islam, Hindu, indigenous. Languages: OfficialSesotho and English. OthersZulu, Xhosa. Education: Years compulsoryNone. Literacy (2003 est.)84.8%. Health: Infant mortality rate (2004 est.) 85.22/1,000. Life expectancy (2004 est.) 36.81 years. Work force (2001 est.): 704,000. Government Type: Constitutional monarchy. Constitution: April 2, 1993. Independence: October 4, 1966. Branches: Executivemonarch is head of state; prime minister is head of government and cabinet. LegislativeBicameral parliament consists of elected Assembly and non-elected Senate. JudicialHigh Court, Court of Appeals, Magistrate's Court, traditional and customary courts. Administrative subdivisions: 10 districts. Political parties: Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD), Basotho National Party (BNP), Lesotho Peoples Congress (LPC), National Independent Party (NIP), Basutoland African Congress (BAC), Basutoland Congress Party (BCP), Lesotho Workers Party (LWP), Popular Front for Democracy (PFD), Marematlou Freedom Party (MFP), Christian Democratic Party (DCP), Kopanang Basotho Party (KBP), National Progressive Party (NPP), New Lesotho's Freedom Party (NLFP), Sefate Democratic Union (SDU), Social Democratic Party (SDP), United Party (UP). Suffrage: 18 years of age. Central government budget (FY 2003-2004 est.): Revenues$560 million. Expenditures$599 million. Economy GDP (2003): $1.43 billion. Annual growth rate (2004): 3.4%. Per capita GDP (2003): $550. Average inflation rate (2003): 10%. Natural resources: Water, agricultural and grazing land, some diamonds and other minerals. Lesotho is an exporter of excess labor. Agriculture (2003 est.): 16.8% of GDP. Productscorn, wheat, sorghum, barley, peas, beans, asparagus, wool, mohair, livestock. Arable land11%. Industry (2003 est.): 43.1% of GDP. Typesapparel, food, beverages, handicrafts, construction, tourism. Trade (2003): Exports$450 million; clothing, furniture, footwear and wool. PartnersSouth Africa, United States, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, EU. Imports$661 million; corn, clothing, building materials, vehicles, machinery, medicines, petroleum products. PartnersSouth Africa, Asia, EU. Fiscal year: 1 April - 31 March. Economic aid received (2002): $972.6 million. Primary donorsWorld Bank, IMF, EU, UN, U.K., Ireland, U.S. PEOPLE More than 99% of Lesotho's population is ethnically Basotho; other ethnic groups include Europeans and Asians. The country's population is 80% Christian, the majority of whom are Roman Catholic. Other religions are Islam, Hindu, and indigenous beliefs. Sesotho and English are official languages, and other languages spoken include Zulu and Xhosa. HISTORY Lesotho gained independence from Britain on October 4, 1966. In January 1970 the ruling Basotho National Party (BNP) appeared set to lose the first post-independence general elections when Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan annulled the election. He refused to cede power to the Basotho Congress Party (BCP) and imprisoned its leadership. The BNP ruled by decree until January 1986 when a military coup forced them out of office. The Military Council that came into power granted executive powers to King Moshoeshoe II, who was until then a ceremonial monarch. In 1987, however, the King was forced into exile after a falling out with the army. His son was installed as King Letsie III. The chairman of the military junta, Major General Metsing Lekhanya, was ousted in 1991 and then replaced by Major General Phisoane Ramaema, who handed over power to a democratically elected government of the BCP in 1993. Moshoeshoe II returned from exile in 1992 as an ordinary citizen. After the return to democratic government, King Letsie III tried unsuccessfully to persuade the BCP government to reinstate his father (Moshoeshoe II) as head of state. In August 1994, Letsie III staged a coup which was backed by the military and deposed the BCP government. The new government did not receive full international recognition. Member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) engaged in negotiations aimed at the reinstatement of the BCP government. One of the conditions put forward by the King for the return of the BCP government was that his father should be re-installed as head of state. After protracted negotiations, the BCP government was reinstated and the King abdicated in favor of his father in 1995, but Moshoeshoe II died in a car accident in 1996 and was again succeeded by his son, Letsie III. The ruling BCP split over leadership disputes in 1997. Prime Minister Ntsu Mokhehle formed a new party, the Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD), and was followed by a majority of Members of Parliament, which enabled him to form a new government. The LCD won the general elections in 1998 under the leadership of Pakalitha Mosisili, who had succeeded Mokhehle as party leader. Despite the elections being pronounced free and fair by local and international observers and a subsequent special commission appointed by SADC, the opposition political parties rejected the results. Opposition protests in the country intensified, culminating in a violent demonstration outside the royal palace in August 1998. When junior members of the armed services mutinied in September, the government requested a SADC task force to intervene to prevent a coup and restore stability. A military group of South African and Botswana troops entered the country in September, put down the mutiny, and withdrew in May 1999. Looting, casualties, and widespread destruction of property followed. An Interim Political Authority (IPA), charged with reviewing the electoral structure in the country, was created in December 1998. The IPA devised a proportional electoral system to ensure that there be opposition in the National Assembly. The new system retained the existing 80 elected Assembly seats, but added 40 seats to be filled on a proportional basis. Elections were held under this new system in May 2002, and the LCD won again. For the first time, however, opposition political parties won significant numbers of seats. Nine opposition parties now hold all 40 of the proportional seats, with the BNP having the largest share (21). The LCD has 79 of the 80 constituency-based seats. Although its elected members participate in the National Assembly, the BNP has launched several legal challenges to the elections, including a recount; none has been successful. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS The Lesotho Government is a constitutional monarchy. The Prime Minister, Pakalitha Mosisili, is head of government and has executive authority. The King serves a largely ceremonial function; he no longer possesses any executive authority and is proscribed from actively participating in political initiatives. The Lesotho Congress for Democracy (LCD) controls a majority in the National Assembly (the lower house of parliament), with the Basotho National Party (BNP), Lesotho Peoples Congress, and the National Independent Party among the 9 opposition parties represented. The upper house of parliament, called the Senate, is composed of 22 principal chiefs whose membership is hereditary, and 11 appointees of the King, acting on the advice of the prime minister. The constitution provides for an independent judicial system. The judiciary is made up of the Court of Appeal, the High Court, Magistrate's Courts, and traditional courts that exist predominately in rural areas. All but one of the Justices on the Court of Appeal are South African jurists. There is no trial by jury; rather, judges make rulings alone, or, in the case of criminal trials, with two other judges as observers. The constitution also protects basic civil liberties, including freedom of speech, association, and the press; freedom of peaceful assembly; and freedom of religion. For administrative purposes, Lesotho is divided into 10 districts, each headed by a district secretary. Principal Government Officials Head of StateKing Letsie III Cabinet Prime MinisterPakalitha Mosisili Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs and Public SafetyArchibald Lesao Lehohla Minister of DefensePakalitha Mosisili (also Prime Minister) Minister of Foreign AffairsMonyane Moleleki Minister of Education and TrainingMohlabi Tsekoa Minister of Natural ResourcesDr. Mamphono Khaketla Minister of Local GovernmentPontso Sekatle Minister of Justice, Human Rights and Rehabilitation, Law and Constitutional AffairsRefiloe Masemene Minister of Finance and Development PlanningTimothy Thahane Minister of Tourism, Environment, and CultureLebohang Ntsinyi Minister of Public ServicePakalitha Mosisili (also Prime Minister) Minister of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives, and MarketingMpho 'Mali Malie Minister of Communications, Science, and TechnologyThomas Thabane Minister of Health and Social WelfareMotloheloa Phooko Minister of Employment and LaborMpeo Mahase-Moiloa Minister of Agriculture and Food SecurityRakoro Phororo Minister of Gender, Youth, Sports, and RecreationMathabiso Lepono Minister in the Prime Minister's OfficeRammotsi Lehata Minister of Public Works and TransportationPopane Lebesa Assistant Minister of Justice, Human Rights, and Rehabilitation, Law and Constitutional AffairsMothejoa Metsing Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives, and MarketingKhotso Matla Ambassador to the United StatesMolelekeng Ernestina Rapolaki Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United NationsLebohang Moleko Lesotho maintains an embassy in the United States at 2511 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel: 202-797-5533). Lesotho's mission to the United Nations is located at 204 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016 (tel: 212-661-1690). ECONOMY Lesotho's economy is based on water and electricity sold to South Africa, manufacturing, earnings from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), agriculture, livestock, and to some extent earnings of laborers employed in South Africa. Lesotho also exports diamonds, wool, and mohair. Lesotho is geographically surrounded by South Africa and economically integrated with it as well. The majority of households subsist on farming or migrant labor, primarily miners in South Africa for 3 to 9 months. The western lowlands form the main agricultural zone. Almost 50% of the population earns some income through crop cultivation or animal husbandry, with over half the country's income coming from the agricultural sector. Water is Lesotho's only significant natural resource. It is being exploited through the 30-year, multi-billion-dollar Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), which was initiated in 1986. The LHWP is designed to capture, store, and transfer water from the Orange River system and send it to South Africa's Free State and greater Johannesburg area, which features a large concentration of South African industry, population, and agriculture. Completion of the first phase of the project has made Lesotho almost completely self-sufficient in the production of electricity and generated approximately $24 million annually from the sale of electricity and water to South Africa. The World Bank, African Development Bank, European Investment Bank, and many other bilateral donors financed the project. Lesotho has taken advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to become the largest exporter of garments to the U.S. from sub-Saharan Africa. Exports totaled over $320 million in 2002. Employment reached over 50,000, marking the first time that manufacturing sector workers outnumbered government employees. Asian investors own most factories. Lesotho has received economic aid from a variety of sources, including the United States, the World Bank, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Germany. Lesotho has nearly 6,000 kilometers of unpaved and modern all-weather roads. There is a short rail line (freight) linking Lesotho with South Africa that is totally owned and operated by South Africa. Lesotho is a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) in which tariffs have been eliminated on the trade of goods between other member countries, which also include Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, and South Africa also form a common currency and exchange control area known as the Common Monetary Area (CMA). The South African rand can be used interchangeably with the loti, the Lesotho currency (plural: maloti). One hundred lisente equal one loti. The loti is at par with the rand. HIV/AIDS According to recent estimates, the HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Lesotho is about 29%, one of the highest rates in the world. The United Nations estimates that this rate will rise to 36% within the next 15 years, resulting in a sharp drop in life expectancy. According to the Lesotho Bureau of Statistics, in 2001 life expectancy was estimated at 48 for men and 56 for women. Recent statistics estimate that life expectancy has fallen to an average of 36.81. The government of Lesotho was initially slow to recognize the scale of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and its efforts to date in combating the spread of the disease have met with limited success. In 1999, the government finalized its Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS, a diagram for addressing the education, prevention, counseling, and treatment needs of the populace. In late 2003, the government announced that it was forming a new National AIDS Commission to coordinate society-wide anti-AIDS activities. Also in 2003 the Government of Lesotho hosted a SADC Extraordinary Summit on HIV/AIDS. DEFENSE The security force is composed of the Lesotho Defense Force (LDFestimated 3,500 personnel) and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). The LDF consists of an army, an air wing, and a paramilitary wing. The LDF answers to the Prime Minister (who is the Minister of Defense and National Security and also the Minister of Public Service), while the Lesotho Mounted Police Service reports to the Minister of Home Affairs. There also is a National Security Service (NSS), Intelligence, which is directly accountable to the Prime Minister. Relations between the police and the army have occasionally been tense, and in 1997 the army was called upon to put down a serious police mutiny. FOREIGN RELATIONS Lesotho's geographic location makes it extremely vulnerable to political and economic developments in South Africa. It is a member of many regional economic organizations including the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Lesotho also is active in the United Nations, the African Union, the Nonaligned Movement, the Commonwealth, and many other international organizations. In addition to the United States, South Africa, China, the United Kingdom, Libya, Ireland (Consulate General), and the European Union, all currently retain resident diplomatic missions in Lesotho. The United Nations is represented by a resident mission as well, including UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, FAO, WFP, and UNAIDS. Lesotho has historically maintained generally close ties with the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other Western states. Although Lesotho decided in 1990 to break relations with the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.) and reestablish relations with Taiwan, it has since restored ties with the P.R.C. Lesotho also recognized Palestine as a state, was a strong public supporter of the end of apartheid in South Africa, and granted a number of South African refugees political asylum during the apartheid era. U.S.-LESOTHO RELATIONS The United States was one of the first four countries to establish an embassy in Maseru after Lesotho gained its independence from Great Britain in 1966. Since this time, Lesotho and the United States have consistently maintained warm bilateral relations. In 1996, the United States closed its bilateral aid program in Lesotho. The Southern African regional office of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Gabion, Botswana now administers most of the U.S. assistance to Lesotho, which totaled approximately $2 million in FY 2004. Total U.S. aid to Lesotho is over $10 million, including humanitarian food assistance. The Peace Corps has operated in Lesotho since 1966. About 100 Peace Corps volunteers concentrate in the sectors of health, agriculture, education, rural community development, and the environment. The Government of Lesotho encourages greater American participation in commercial life and welcomes interest from potential U.S. investors and suppliers. Principal U.S. Officials AmbassadorJune Carter Perry Deputy Chief of MissionKarl Albrecht Management OfficerErica Renew Consular/ Public Diplomacy/ Political OfficerJed Dornburg General Services OfficerAlison Blosser Information Management OfficerDaniel Siebert Director, Peace CorpsMcGrath Jean Thomas The mailing address of the U.S. Embassy is P.O. Box 333, Maseru 100, Lesotho. Tel: (266) 22-312-666; fax: (266) 22-310-116. E-mail: infomaseru@state.gov. TRAVEL AND BUSINESS INFORMATION The U.S. Department of State's Consular Information Program provides Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements. Consular Information Sheets exist for all countries and include information on entry requirements, currency regulations, health conditions, areas of instability, crime and security, political disturbances, and the addresses of the U.S. posts in the country. Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions overseas that pose significant risks to the security of American travelers. Free copies of this information are available by calling the Bureau of Consular Affairs at 202-647-5225 or via the fax-on-demand system: 202-647-3000. Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Internet home page: http://travel.state.gov. Consular Affairs Tips for Travelers publication series, which contain information on obtaining passports and planning a safe trip abroad, are on the Internet and hard copies can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, telephone: 202-512-1800; fax 202-512-2250. Emergency information concerning Americans traveling abroad may be obtained from the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at (202) 647-5225. For after-hours emergencies, Sundays and holidays, call 202-647-4000. The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) is the U.S. Department of State's single, centralized public contact center for U.S. passport information. Telephone: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778). Customer service representatives and operators for TDD/TTY are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A hotline at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) and a web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm give the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries. A booklet entitled Health Information for International Travel (HHS publication number CDC-95-8280) is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, tel. (202) 512-1800. 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World Factbook 2000 [C] - LESOTHO (by The CIA)
lesotho geography. Location Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa. Geographic coordinates 29 30 S, 28 30 E. Map references Africa
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Extractions: Public Domain Books Background: Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. Constitutional government was restored in 1993 after 23 years of military rule. Location: Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa Geographic coordinates: 29 30 S, 28 30 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 30,355 sq km land: 30,355 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Maryland Land boundaries: total: 909 km border countries: South Africa 909 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains Elevation extremes: lowest point: junction of the Orange and Makhaleng Rivers 1,400 m highest point: Thabana Ntlenyana 3,482 m Natural resources: water, agricultural and grazing land, some diamonds and other minerals Land use: arable land: 11% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 66% forests and woodland: 0% other: 23% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: 30 sq km (1993 est.)

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