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Lesotho for kids

Lesotho is a country where people speak Sesotho and English. Its capital city is Maseru. To greet a friend, kids there say “Lumela”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Lesotho
🏛️ Capital city: Maseru
🗣️ Languages: Sesotho and English
👋 How to say hello: Lumela / Hello
🍽️ A favorite food: Papa maize porridge
🎉 A big celebration: Moshoeshoe Day, March 11
🐾 An animal to spot: Basotho pony
📍 A famous landmark: Maletsunyane Falls

Fun fact about Lesotho

Lesotho's lowest point is higher than the lowest point of any other country!

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Can you say Lumela the way people in Lesotho do?
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