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Neighboring Countries of Lesotho
Lesotho shares land borders with 1 country: South Africa (1,106 km).
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Countries bordering Lesotho
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Lesotho citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 South Africa |
Pretoria | Visa-free · 90 days |
Geography of Lesotho
Location
Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa
Area
30,355 km² — slightly smaller than Maryland
Terrain
Mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains
Climate
Temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Thabana Ntlenyana 3,482 m. Lowest: junction of the Orange and Makhaleng Rivers 1,400 m. Mean elevation: 2161 m.
Natural resources
Water, agricultural and grazing land, diamonds, sand, clay, building stone
Natural hazards
Periodic droughts
Good to know
Landlocked, surrounded by South Africa; mountainous, more than 80% of the country is 1,800 m (5,900 ft) above sea level
Neighbours of Lesotho's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Botswana
Eswatini
Mozambique
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Neighboring countries of GambiaFrequently asked questions about the borders of Lesotho
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).