Context: India has sent a consignment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Lesotho to assist in addressing the food security and nutritional needs of its people.

About:

Capital: Maseru is the capital and largest city .

Location: Lesotho is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.

Surrounded by South Africa, making it the largest sovereign enclave globally.

Geographical Features:

It is situated in the Maloti Mountains and is nicknamed “The Kingdom in the Sky” due to its high-altitude terrain.

Lesotho boasts the highest peak in Southern Africa, Thabana Ntlenyana, standing at 3,482 meters.

The country is traversed by rivers such as the Orange River and Caledon River, which are vital for agriculture and hydropower.

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