Lesotho is a small, landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. Known as the “Kingdom in the Sky,” it is the only nation in the world located entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation. Its capital is Maseru. Lesotho has a constitutional monarchy and relies heavily on agriculture, remittances, and water exports to South Africa. The country is rich in natural beauty, with dramatic mountains, waterfalls, and opportunities for eco-tourism. Despite its scenic landscape, Lesotho faces challenges such as poverty, HIV/AIDS prevalence, and limited economic diversification.

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Lesotho, Maseru, landlocked, surrounded by South Africa, Kingdom in the Sky, high elevation, constitutional monarchy, agriculture, remittances, water exports, eco-tourism, mountains, waterfalls, natural beauty, poverty, HIV/AIDS, economic challenges, Southern Africa, Sotho culture, Basotho