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Lesotho at 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