Lesotho

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  • C-Change (Communication for Change)

    Topics: HIV/AIDS, International Health, Maternal Health

    Approaches: Maternal Health, Maternal Health, Maternal HealthMaternal HealthMaternal Health

    Geographic Areas: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Namibia, Kenya, Lesotho, Swaziland, Albania

  • Enhancing Behavioral Change Communication

    Topics: HIV/AIDS

    Approaches: HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS

    Geographic Areas: Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia

  • Kellogg Southern Africa Leadership (KSAL) Program

    Topics: Academic Partnerships, Agricultural Practices, Ecotourism, Environment, HIV/AIDS, International Health, Leadership, Leadership Development, Nutrition, Training and Technical Assistance

    Approaches: Training and Technical Assistance,

    Geographic Areas: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

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Lesothoat a Glance

LocationSouthern Africa, an enclave of South Africa

Population1,867,035

Population Growth Rate0.08%

ReligionsChristian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20%

LanguagesSesotho (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, Xhosa

Literacy
definition:  age 15 and over can read and write
total population:  84.8%
male: 74.5%
female:  94.5% (2003 est.)

Related Resources
CIA Fact Book-Lesotho