Africa/Southern Africa
Lesotho
Maseru
2.1 Mio
30 355 km²
Lesotho loti, South African rand
Landlocked
English, Sotho
Historical Events
1824 - Formation of Lesotho
Lesotho was formed by King Moshoeshoe I.
1868 - Protectorate Agreement
King Moshoeshoe I entered into an agreement with the UK to become a protectorate.
1884 - Crown Colony Status
Lesotho became a British crown colony.
1966 - Independence
Lesotho achieved independence from British rule.
1990 - Exile of King Moshoeshoe II
King Moshoeshoe II was exiled.
1992 - Return of King Moshoeshoe II
King Moshoeshoe II returned to Lesotho.
1993 - Restoration of Constitutional Government
Lesotho's constitutional government was restored after military rule.
1995 - Death of King Moshoeshoe II
King Moshoeshoe II died and was succeeded by his son, Letsie III.