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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: LS

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code LS

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the LS code, which represents Lesotho within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
LS
Related Codes
LSO426LT
Official Name
Lesotho
Common Name
Lesotho
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Area
30,355 km²
Country Bounds
N: -28.5721, S: -30.669, W: 27.0291, E: 29.4658
Landlocked
Yes
Coordinates of Capital
Maseru (-29.31, 27.48)
Terrain
mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains
Climate
temperatecool to cold, dry wintershot, wet summers
Border Countries
South Africa 1,106 km
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Maseru
Government Type
Constitutional Monarchy
Established
1966
Driving Side
Left
Time zone
UTC +2 hours
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
2,108,132
Population Density
69.44 people/km²
Nationality
Noun: Mosotho (singular), Basotho (plural) Adjective: Basotho
Distribution
relatively higher population density in the western half of the nation, with the capital of Maseru and the smaller cities of Mafeteng, Teyateyaneng, and Leribe attracting the most people, as shown in this population distribution map
Official Languages
EnglishSotho, Southern
Literacy Rate
86.2% (2018 est.)
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Lesotho fatse la bo ntat'a rona" (Lesotho, Land of Our Fathers)
National Holiday
Independence Day, 4 October (1966)
National Symbols
mokorotio (Basotho hat)
National Colors
blue, white, green, black
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
LSL – Lesotho Loti (L)
GDP
$6 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.ls
Calling Code
+266
    Internet Hosts
    11,030
    Internet Users
    76,800
    Phones (Mobile)
    1,312,000 lines
    Phones (Landline)
    43,100 lines

    Lesotho, a country in Southern Africa, exists as an enclave within the borders of South Africa.

    *The map highlights the location of Lesotho.

    Related locale codes

    en-LS – English (Lesotho)

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