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🇱🇸 Lesotho Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Lesotho is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 30,355 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 1 country.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
30,355 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
72/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1966
established
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Climate
Highland alpine, cold winters, mild summers
general type

Location and Position

Lesotho is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Lesotho has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Lesotho covers a total area of 30,355 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 2.2M across this area, the population density is 72/km². The capital city is Maseru.

Climate

The climate of Lesotho is highland alpine, cold winters, mild summers. The best time to visit is generally May–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Lesotho

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South Africa
Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lesotho located?

Lesotho is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Maseru.

How large is Lesotho?

Lesotho has a total area of 30,355 km² with a population density of 72/km².

What countries border Lesotho?

Lesotho shares land borders with: South Africa.

What is the climate of Lesotho?

The climate of Lesotho is Highland alpine, cold winters, mild summers. The best time to visit is May–September.

What timezone is Lesotho in?

Lesotho observes UTC+2 timezone.

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