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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.
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What is the present name of Basutoland?
The Kingdom of Lesotho.
What is Basutoland today?
Lesotho
When lesotho was colonized?
Lesotho was colonized as Basutoland 11 March 1870 until 4 October 1966.
What African country was formerly named basutoland?
The Kingdom of Lesotho...otherwise known as Lesotho
What is the New name of the country called basutoland?
Lesotho
African country formerly named basutoland?
Kingdom of Lesotho which was a United Kingdom Colony got independence in 1966 and was renamed from former Basutoland.
What country was once called Basutoland?
Kingdom of Lesotho, it is in the center of South Africa.
What is new name of the country formerly called Basutoland?
it was renamed Lesotho - in 1966.
What country is basutoland?
Basutoland is the former name of the landlocked country known today as Lesotho. Located in Southern Africa, it is entirely surrounded by South Africa. The name Basutoland was used during the British colonial period before it gained independence in 1966 and was renamed Lesotho. The country is known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural heritage.
Which country is the former Basutoland?
The former Basutoland is now known as Lesotho. It is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa. Lesotho gained independence from British colonial rule in 1966 and is known for its mountainous terrain and rich cultural heritage.
Which country is completely surrounded by South Africia?
Which country is completely surrounded by South Africa? The small mountain kingdom of Lesotho is an enclave that is completely surrounded by South Africa. It has a population of about two million. Lesotho was first known as Basutoland, emerging as a single polity under king Moshoeshoe I in 1822. It became a British protectorate in 1868 and gained its independence in 1966.LesothoLesotho
When did Basutoland end?
Basutoland ended in 1966.
