Politics
Lesotho is a hereditary monarchy. But the king is only the titular head of state and has no executive or legislative powers. The cabinet with a Prime Minister has the executive powers. A 65-member National Legislative assembly elected by the people for a period of 5 years helps with governance.




Country: Lesotho.
Climate: Continental, Summer: 15/33 °C, Winter: -3/-17 °C.
Land area: 30 355 sq. km.
Population: 2.1 million (1999).
Capital city: Maseru.
Languages: English and Sesotho.