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Lesotho Political map of Lesotho, a landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa, showing its national boundary, major cities including Maseru (the capital), Mafeteng, Mohale's Hoek, Quthing, Qacha's Nek, Mokhotlong, and Butha-Buthe, as well as rivers and key towns. An inset locator map highlights Lesotho's position within southern Africa. Map of Southern Africa highlighting the principal peoples present from the 17th to mid-19th century, with names of groups such as San, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Herero, and others labeled across the region. Major rivers, lakes, plateaus, and select towns are shown, along with some physical features and archaeological sites. Modern political boundaries are outlined for reference. Map of colonial southern Africa from 1884 to 1905, using color codes to show territories controlled by Britain, Portugal, and Germany at different times. The map highlights British-controlled areas in orange, Portuguese-controlled areas in purple, German-controlled areas in green, and disputed regions in red, with boundaries and key colonial regions labeled. Major features include German South West Africa, German East Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Colony, and the Orange Free State. Africa and the Middle East in the 1960s and '70s Katse Dam Bono
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Lesotho
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Lesotho
The landlocked enclave Lesotho is surrounded by South African territory.
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Principal peoples of Southern Africa, 17th to mid-19th century
Map showing the approximate locations of the principal peoples of Southern Africa...
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Colonial Southern Africa, 1884–1905
European penetration into Southern Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Africa and the Middle East in the 1960s and '70s
More than 20 countries in Africa and the Middle East gained independence in the 1960s...
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Katse Dam
The Katse Dam—part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project initiated by Lesotho and...
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Bono
Irish musician and activist Bono (center) visiting a school near Maseru, Lesotho,...
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