Lesotho
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Lesotho is an independent kingdom in southern Africa; it is an enclave within South Africa (that is, it is completely surrounded by South Africa and has no other borders or access to the sea). It has an area of 11,720 square miles (30,355 sq km) and a population of 2 millions. The capital city is Maseru.
Lesotho gained independence in 1966. It was previously called Basutoland, and was a protectorate of the United Kingdom.
It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.