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Which languages are official in Lesotho?

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The official languages of Lesotho are Sotho (also known as Sesotho) and English.12

While Sotho is a Bantu language spoken by the majority of the population, English serves as the other official language. Other languages spoken within the country include Zulu, Phuthi, and Xhosa.2