Lesotho, a small but distinct country in Southern Africa, is entirely landlocked and uniquely bordered by South Africa to the west, south, and east. Covering roughly 30,355 square kilometers, Lesotho is renowned for its mountainous terrain, with the majority of its land lying above 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) in elevation, making it one of the highest countries in the world.

The nation’s history is deeply intertwined with the Basotho people, who established the country in the early 19th century under the leadership of King Moshoeshoe I. Despite facing external pressures from European colonizers and regional conflicts, Lesotho maintained its sovereignty and cultural identity. It achieved independence from Britain in 1966 and remains a constitutional monarchy, currently under King Letsie III, who serves a ceremo... Read More