- Full Country Name: Kingdom of Lesotho
- Capital: Maseru
- Language:Sesotho (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, Xhosa.
- Currency: Lotti (LSL) = 100 lisente.
- People: Sotho (99.7%), European and Asian.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 36.86, Female: 36.49.
- Religion: Christian 80%, mainly Anglican, Catholic and Lesotho Evangelical, coexisting with traditional beliefs.
- Size (sq km): 30,355 (140th)
- Population: 1.8 million (146th)
- Population Density per sq km: 58 (138th)
- Country Dialling Code: 266
- Internet County Code: .ls
- Time Zone: GMT +2
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards, traveller's cheques widely accepted.
- Business Hours: 0800-1245,1400-1630 Monday-Friday, 0800-1300 Saturday.
- GDP: US$3.7 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$2,240
- Annual Growth: 10%
- Inflation: 8%
- Major Industries: Food, beverages, textiles, handicrafts, construction, tourism.
- Major Trading Partners: South Africa, North America, Asia.
- Personal Safety:Generally safe, but travel with caution.