Lesotho
Africa · Southern Africa
- Capital
- Maseru
Famous for
- Animal Basotho pony
- Food Papa
- Festival Morija Arts Festival
- Landmark Maletsunyane Falls
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Lesotho is one of only three sovereign countries completely surrounded by another country.
Capital: Maseru
Maseru's name means "place of the red sandstones", and the city sits right on the South African border.
Flag
On Lesotho's flag, blue stands for rain, white for peace and green for prosperity; its motto is "Peace, Rain, Prosperity".
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