Lesotho

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Lesotho

Lesotho (pronounced: luh-SOO-too) is a country in Southern Africa. It is an enclaved country, completely surrounded by its only neighbouring country, South Africa.

Etymology

The name Lesotho translates roughly into "the land of the people who speak Sesotho". The word is of Bantu origin.

Geography

Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that is entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation. Its lowest point of 1,400 metres (4,593 ft) is thus the highest in the world. Over 80% of the country is 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) above sea level.

Health

Healthcare in Lesotho is administered by the Ministry of Health. The country has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the world, with approximately a quarter of the adult population infected. Lesotho also has a high incidence of tuberculosis.

Related Terms

  • Maseru: The capital and largest city of Lesotho.
  • Sesotho: The official language of Lesotho.
  • Bantu: A large family of languages spoken by the native peoples of southern and central Africa.
  • HIV/AIDS: A disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • Tuberculosis: An infectious disease that generally affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.

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