Lesotho

Lesotho is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, located in Southern Africa. Christianity is the predominant religion. Its capital is Maseru. About 2.4 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Maseru

Population

2,363,325 (2025)

Region

Africa (Southern Africa)

Area

30,355 km²

Demonym

Mosotho

Languages

English, Southern Sotho

Form of Government

Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

Religion

Christianity (97.6%)
Non-religious (2.3%)

Currency

Lesotho loti (LSL), South African rand (ZAR)

GDP

$2.6B (2025)