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How Big Is Lesotho?

Lesotho, located in Africa, is the 140th largest country in the world, covering approximately 30,355 square kilometers (11,720 square miles). That's about 1.2 times the size of Maryland. It is home to approximately 2.2 million people.

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30,355 km²
11,720 sq mi
#140 of 236 countries
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Lesotho's Geography

Within Africa, Lesotho is the 43rd largest of 55 countries, sitting between Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. With 72 people per km², it is less densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Lesotho?

Lesotho stretches approximately 234 km (145 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 237 km (147 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 3 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Lesotho Fit?

8×

Lesotho fits inside United Kingdom 8 times

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Lesotho fits inside South Korea 3 times

12×

Lesotho fits inside Germany 12 times

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Lesotho fits inside Japan 12 times

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Lesotho at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 30,355 km² (11,720 sq mi)
World Size Rank #140 of 236
Capital Maseru
Population Density 72 per km²
Population 2.2 million people
Coastline 0 km
Life Expectancy 59.6 years
GDP per Capita $2,500 USD