A Country Trapped Inside Another Country

Описание: A Country Trapped Inside Another Country 🌍🤯

Welcome to Lesotho - one of the most geographically unique nations on Earth. This small kingdom is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it one of only THREE enclave countries in the world (the others being Vatican City and San Marino). But Lesotho's story gets even more extraordinary.

🏔️ THE HIGHEST COUNTRY ON EARTH
Lesotho holds a world record that no other nation can claim: its lowest point sits at 1,400 meters above sea level - the highest "lowest point" of any country globally. Over 80% of the entire nation sits above 1,800 meters, with an average elevation of 2,161 meters, ranking it fifth highest in the world. The crown jewel? Thabana Ntlenyana peak at 3,482 meters - the tallest mountain in Southern Africa.

⛰️ THE KINGDOM IN THE SKY
The Basotho people call their homeland the "Kingdom in the Sky," and it's easy to see why. Despite being roughly the same size as Belgium (30,355 square kilometers), Lesotho is dominated by the dramatic Maloti and Drakensberg mountain ranges. Two-thirds of the country is mountainous terrain, carved by deep valleys and spectacular waterfalls.

❄️ EXTREME CLIMATE & UNIQUE FEATURES
With over 300 sunny days per year, Lesotho experiences wild temperature swings - up to 45 degrees Celsius in a single day! Winters bring heavy snowfall, making it home to Afriski, Africa's highest ski resort at 3,222 meters. This tiny nation is also the source of the Orange River, one of Africa's major waterways.

🌍 CULTURAL HERITAGE
Home to 2.3 million people, 99.7% of whom are ethnic Basotho, this kingdom maintains strong traditional culture while being completely landlocked within South Africa, sharing borders with KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Eastern Cape provinces.

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