National Symbols of Lesotho
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Lesotho is a country in Africa. It shares borders with the following countries: South Africa, . The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
The official language is Sesotho and the Lesotho loti is the currency of the Lesotho. The domain is .is and the country code is +266.
National day is celebrated on 4 Oct 1966. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and Lesotho is no exception.
In Lesotho, Football is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Lesothan people. No official National drink is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of Lesotho. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Lesothan symbol.
The country was founded by King Moshoeshoe I . and Moeketsi Majoro is the Prime Minister.
In Lesotho the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
The Lesothan national anthem was written by François Coillard and composed by Ferdinand-Samuel Laur.
Country information
| Former name(s) | Basutoland |
| Official name(s) | The Kingdom of Lesotho |
| Alternative name(s) | Basutoland (former, English) |
| Regional location | Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa |
| Country name etymology | "Land of the Basotho"or "of the Sesotho-speakers". |
| Climate | Temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers |
| Terrain | Mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains |
| Population | 2,142,249 |
| National Day | 4 Oct 1966 |
| Language(s) | Sesotho |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Country code | +266 |
| Literacy rate | 76.6% |
| Currency | Lesotho loti |
| Capital city | Maseru |
| ISO | .ls |
| Domain(TLD) | .is |
| Ethnicity | Basotho |
| Head of government | Prime Minister |
| Nationality | Lesothan |
| Driving side | Drive on the Left-hand side |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Total area | 30,355 km2 (11,720 sq mi) |
| Timezone | UTC+2 (South African Standard Time) |
| Average elevation | 2,161 m (7,090 ft) |
| Coastline | 0 Km (landlocked) |
| Mains electricity | 220 V |
| Emergency telephone numbers | Emergency Telephone Numbers |
Coat of arms
Flag map of Lesotho
Motto of Lesotho
Khotso, Pula, Nala - "Peace, Rain, Prosperity"
National animal of Lesotho
The National animal of Lesotho is Black Rhinoceros
National flower of Lesotho
The National flower of Lesotho is Spiral Aloe. Botanical name is Aloe Polyphylla.
National bird of Lesotho
The National bird of Lesotho is Not Declared
Rest of the National symbols of Lesotho 👇
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FounderKing Moshoeshoe I -
National dishPap-pap -
National danceGum boot dance -
National dressSeshoeshoe -
National monumentThaba Bosiu -
National anthemView Anthem -
National fruitNot Declared -
National drinkNo official National drink -
National colorsBlue, white, green and black -
National sportsFootball -
National treeMaytenus hetrophylla -
National poetNot Declared -
National mausoleumNot Declared -
National archivesUniversity of Lesotho -
National museumLesotho National Museum and Arts Galary -
National libraryLesotho National Library Services -
Central BankCentral Bank of Lesotho -
Highest peakThabana Ntlenyana -
National football teamLES -
Tourism sloganThe Kingdom in the Sky -
Emoji flag🇱🇸 -
National airlineLesotho Airways -
National instrumentLesiba -
National heroKing Moshoeshoe I -
Prime MinisterMoeketsi Majoro -
Olympics CommitteeLesotho National Olympic Committee -
PassportPassport of Lesotho -
Mythical CreatureDragon
Neighbouring countries of Lesotho
Lesothan Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.
Two eyes help each other. In a herd of cattle, it doesn’t matter which is ahead. No hill without gravestones, no valley without shadows. You might stint me, but be generous to my child. No death is different. When you have a lot to do, start with a meal. A river is filled by tributaries. Where there is honey, there are bound to be ants. Two wives, two pots of poison.
