Lesotho

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lesotho

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Lesotho?Southern Africa, a sovereign enclave entirely surrounded by South Africa
2. How many people live in Lesotho?Approximately 2.3 million
3. How big is Lesotho?30,355 square kilometers (11,720 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Lesotho?Maseru
5. What language do people speak in Lesotho?Sesotho and English
6. What is the highest lowest point?Approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above sea level

Sovereign Enclave: A fully independent country completely enclosed within the territory of another single country.
Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government where a monarch is the head of state but their powers are limited by a constitution.
Ethnic Homogeneity: A population where a very large majority of individuals belong to the same ethnic group.
Maloti Mountains: The dominant mountain range in Lesotho, characterized by high peaks and plateaus, influencing climate and landscape.