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Sovereignrepublic

Lesotho

1966 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1966 CE
Known Periods
4
Capital
Maseru
Data Confidence
High

Overview

Landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa. Capital: Maseru. The only country in the world entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation.

Historical Periods

Lesotho (1967–1972)

1967 CE – 1972 CE

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Capital: MaseruArea: 31,559 km²

Lesotho (1973–1975)

1973 CE – 1975 CE

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Capital: MaseruArea: 31,741 km²

Lesotho (1976–2023)

1976 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: MaseruArea: 31,559 km²

Lesotho (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: MaseruArea: 31,559 km²

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