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Lesotho [lɪˈsuːtʊ ləˈsəʊtəʊ] n
(Placename) a kingdom in southern Africa, forming an enclave in the Republic of South Africa: annexed to British Cape Colony in 1871; made a protectorate in 1884; gained independence in 1966; a member of the Commonwealth. It is generally mountainous, with temperate grasslands throughout. Languages: Sesotho and English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: loti. Capital: Maseru. Pop.: 2 177 000 (2001 est.). Area: 30 344 sq. km (11 716 sq. miles) Former name (1884-1966) Basutoland ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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THE LESOTHO PROMISE, a 603-carat diamond unearthed in Lesotho in August, was purchased in October for $12. According to the Syracuse, New York Post-Standard, Father Fred Daley had planned to work in Lesotho, but CRS informed him on July 18 that he was rejected because he is a "controversial figure. Over the years the unique country-to-country link with the Kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa was sustained on the Welsh side by a voluntary national committee. |
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