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Lesotho

Introduction

Lesotho is a Southern African country that attained independence on 4th October 1966.

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Political

It has a Constitutional monarchy with legislature form of government.

The last Parliamentary elections were held on 28th February 2015. (Source, International Foundation for Electoral Systems)

Economical

The currency is Loti – LSL and the main economic activity is Services.

GDP latest $2.181 Billion (2014)

Gini Coefficient 52.5 (2013)

(Source, World Bank)

ICT

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Penetration of Internet 12.8% (Source, LCA)

Regulator is Lesotho Communications Authority.
Population

The country’s population stood at 2.12 Million as at 2015.

Urbanization/Rural population ratio is 27:73.

(Source, United Nations Population Department)

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