Administrative divisions
10 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
Berea DistrictButha-Buthe DistrictLeribe DistrictMafeteng DistrictMaseru DistrictMohale's Hoek DistrictMokhotlong DistrictQacha's Nek DistrictQuthing DistrictThaba-Tseka District
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 30,360 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | No authoritative open source found |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 10 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Southern Africa, an enclave of South AfricaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 0 km (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 1,106 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | South Africa 1,106 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Terrain | mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountainsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summersCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | water, agricultural and grazing land, diamonds, sand, clay, building stoneCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | Thabana Ntlenyana 3,482 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | junction of the Orange and Makhaleng Rivers 1,400 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | 2,161 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Area (comparative) | slightly smaller than MarylandCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | periodic droughtsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | none (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
