Lesotho

Key Facts About Lesotho

• •Lesotho is the only country in the world entirely above 1,000 metres in elevation.
• •It is completely surrounded by South Africa, making it one of only three enclave countries.
• •Lesotho is often called the 'Kingdom in the Sky' for its mountainous terrain.
• •The Lesotho Highlands Water Project exports water to South Africa.
• •Snow falls regularly in winter, making it one of the few African countries with ski slopes.

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