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Lesotho

Lesotho (lusō'tō) [key], officially Kingdom of Lesotho, kingdom (2005 est. pop. 1,867,000), 11,720 sq mi (30,355 sq km), S Africa. It is an enclave within the Republic of South Africa. Maseru is the capital and largest city. There are ten administrative districts.

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