Area: 30,355 sq km
Population: 2.1 million
People: Basotho (99.7%), European
Language: Sotho, Southern, English
Religion: Christian 80%, coexisting with
traditional beliefs
Government: constitutional monarchy
Head of Government: Prime Minister Bethuel
Pakalitha Mosisili
GDP: US$3.7 billion
GDP per capita: US$2,240
Annual Growth: 10%
Inflation: 8%
Major Industries: Food, beverages, textiles,
handicrafts, construction, tourism
Major Trading Partners: South Africa, North
America, Asia
