Ten districts make up the enclaved Kingdom of Lesotho, a former British colony. The country is entirely encircled by South Africa and is situated in Southern Africa. The total area of Lesotho is 30,355 square kilometers. It is now the 43rd largest nation in Africa as a result. It experiences hot, humid summers and chilly, dry winters in a generally moderate environment. There are several hills and mountains among the highlands and plateaus that make up its topography. The total population of Lesotho is 2.2 million. With more than 330,000 residents, Maseru serves as both the capital and most populated city in the country. Hlotse, Mafateng, and Teyateyaneng are other important towns. Moshoeshoe International Airport (MSU), named for the previous King of Lesotho, Moshoeshoe, is the largest airport. There is just one flight link from the airport to Johannesburg. Former British rule and tribal customs had an impact on Basotho culture. Christianity is the predominant religion. Both English and Sesotho are the official languages. The legal code is a hybrid of Roman-Dutch and English common law. A parliamentary constitutional monarchy is the form of government. King Letsie III is the head of state, and Prime Minister Sam Matekane is the elected leader of the government. Every five years, there are elections. Lesotho Loti (LSL) is the national currency of the nation; at the moment, it is worth 16.9 US dollars. With an open economy, the nation's GDP was roughly $7.4 billion in 2017. In that same year, the average income of its residents was $3,868. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. The primary drivers of GDP are international aid, textile manufacture, diamond mining, and foreign remittances. The majority of the goods manufactured are shipped to countries bordering South Africa.There are many different tourist attractions and locations in Lesotho. It is renowned for the variety of things that are available. such four-wheel drive routes, hiking, trekking, and cultural encounters. There is only one UNESCO World Heritage Site in it. The Tsehlanyane National Park, Maseru, Semonkong, the Kastse Dam, Bokong, Ha Kome, and Mafeteng are a few of the important locations. Every year, more than one million tourists travel to the country. most of which come from South Africa, a nearby country.
