Lesotho
Lesotho is a state in South Africa and Namibia (Central and Southern Africa) that has existed since 1966 CE. Its people spoke Bantu languages (Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda).
Independent in 1966 as a monarchy under Moshoeshoe's line, Lesotho is entirely surrounded by South Africa and sells water to Gauteng through the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1966 CE to the present
- Duration
- 59 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- South Africa and Namibia, Central and Southern Africa
- Language family
- Bantu
- Capital
- Maseru
Came from
Events in Central and Southern Africa during its time
- Rwandan genocide
- Mandela elected president
Neighbours in Central and Southern Africa
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
- Kingdom of Buganda
- Portuguese Mozambique
- Portuguese Angola
- Madagascar
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Kenya
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Lesotho exist?
1966 CE to the present, about 59 years.
Where was Lesotho?
South Africa and Namibia, in Central and Southern Africa. Its capital was Maseru.
What language did Lesotho speak?
Bantu. This family includes Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda.
What came before Lesotho?
Basutoland.