Tiara+Lesotho+1B

Lesotho Tiara

Interesting facts: The population growth rate is depressed by an HIV/AIDS prevalence rate estimated to be at approximately 23.2%


 * Size of country in square miles Lesotho 11,720 **3,794,10**
 * Population density in people per square mile (compare it to the United State
 * Lesotho 1,919,552 United States 310,232,863 **

Gdp per capita means an approximation of the value of goods produced per person in the country, equal to the country's GDP divided by the total number of people in the country. My country relates to the United States because the GDP per capita for Lesotho is $1,541 and the United States is $45,592 so we have a higher expectance.
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Political Physical
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Three horizontal stripes of blue represent the rain. Four horizontal stripes of white represents the peace. Three horizontal stripes of green represents prosperity respectively. Centered in the white stripe is a black Basotho hat representing the indigenous people. The flag was unfurled in October 2006 to celebrate 40 years of independence  Women Men  Lesotho 46 44  United 81 77 States · Birth rate (compare it to the United States)  Lesotho 24  United States 14  Lesotho 77  United States 6
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 The official language is English and Sesotho. The other languages they speak are Xhosa and Zulu.
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 Lesotho- Maluti United States- Dollar
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in; tabstops: list .5in;"> Bethuel Pakalitha Mosisili
 * <span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in; tabstops: list .5in;">Type of Government (and explain what this means and how it is different from the United States) Lesotho is a constitutional monarchy this means that it is a government or operation ran by the authorities that sets forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, functions, and limits of that government it is different from the United States is because we are a legislative government.
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90% Christian, including Roman Catholic (majority), Lesotho Evangelical, Anglican, other denominations; other religions include Islam, Hindu, indigenous.
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 * <span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tabstops: list .5in; tabstops: list .5in;">Literacy Rate (compare it to the United States) The Lesotho literacy rate is 82% The United States literacy rate is 99%

Lesotho lacks abundant natural resources (except water) and relies largely on subsistence agriculture, which includes livestock raising. The economy also depends on wages earned by Basotho workers in South African mines, but the closure of many mines has sharply reduced the labor demand. Unemployment can be as high as 50 percent. Wealth is highly concentrated. It is hoped that the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, involving the construction of dams and the sale of water to South Africa, will boost economic growth. Grazing rights are communal, but arable land is allocated to individuals and families by local councils and chiefs. Most people grow crops as one of a number of livelihood strategies, but because of the small size of land holdings, only a minority rely on agriculture as their sole source of income. Maize (corn), wheat, sorghum, peas, beans, and potatoes are the main crops. Nearly all food is consumed domestically, but asparagus and beans are exported along with wool, mohair, cattle, and hides. Industries include textiles, clothing, and light engineering. Native crafts are also important to the economy. Both the South African rand and the Basotho loti (plural is maloti) are acceptable currency in Lesotho. The loti (LSL) is backed by the rand (ZAR). · Brief history The history of Lesotho, once called Basutoland, began when the Basotho nation was formed from the remnants of the tribes Zulu and Matebele raids. Moshoeshoe (mo-SHWAY-shway) the Great united the people and ruled and ruled for almost fifty years. Even when South Africa was formed Basutoland remained under the British crown. Lesotho is a large HIV/AIDS country it is the most populationed country. It’s a dangerous place to live in. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">You can get sick really easy.
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