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Lesotho
Lesotho is a landlocked country and enclave in Africa. It is completely surrounded by South Africa. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations after being granted independence from the UK on October 4, 1966.
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Where lesotho what is its capital?
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho, a country in southern Africa that is completely surrounded by South Africa.
Who is the Minister of Development Planning for Lesotho?
Moeketsi Majoro is the Minister of Development Planning for Lesotho.
How many people speak English in Lesotho?
Very many people speak English in Lesotho, as it is one of the two official languages of the country, the other being Sesotho.
English is in common use in the country, being the language of government, commerce, education and the judiciary. English is the language used to teach children in primary schools, from the ages of 9/10 , and then this continues on through secondary and tertiary education. In contrast, Sesotho is taught/available as a separate subject.
Although the mother tongue of Lesotho is Sesotho, English has become so widely adopted and incorporated into the language of the country that, it has been said,
"Listen to anybody in Lesotho speak Sesotho and you'll soon realise that everybody is speaking a mixture of English and Sesotho and Afrikaans."
Where do many people of Lesotho earn their income?
South Africa. I did a quiz on this. hope this helped!!
Why did Basutoland change to Lesotho?
Basutoland was the name of a British colony separate from but near the Cape Colony in southern Africa. When it became independent from Great Britain on 4 October 1966, its name was changed to the Kingdom of Lesotho. The name Lesotho translates roughly as "the land of the people who speak Sesotho"
The basic reason for the change was to mark the change in status from colony to sovereign nation.
What is lesotho the same size as?
Lesotho is roughly the same size as the U.S. state of Maryland or the country of Belgium. Covering an area of about 30,355 square kilometers (11,720 square miles), it is an enclaved nation entirely surrounded by South Africa. This high-altitude kingdom is known for its mountainous terrain and unique cultural heritage.
Lesotho is about as big as Vermont. Lesotho is 11,720 square miles.
A Basuto is a member of the Basotho people inhabiting modernday Lesotho.
How old is Paramount Chief Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho?
Paramount Chief Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho was born on May 2, 1938 and died on January 15, 1996. Paramount Chief Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho would have been 57 years old at the time of death or 77 years old today.
