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Lesotho is a small country located in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa. It has an area of 30,355 km2 and a population of 2.2 million people. The geography of Lesotho is mostly mountainous with the highest peak being Thabana Ntlenyana at 3,482 m above sea level. The country also contains numerous rivers and lakes, including the Senqu River which is the longest river in the country. The climate in Lesotho is temperate with warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from -1°C in July to 22°C in December while average rainfall ranges from 600-800mm per year with most precipitation occurring between October-April. The natural resources of Lesotho include minerals such as diamonds, asbestos and talc as well as significant deposits of oil and gas. In addition to this, there are also significant agricultural resources such as arable land (9% of total land area) which are used for growing grains, vegetables, fruits etc., as well as livestock rearing which is an important source of income for many rural communities. Check andyeducation for Lesotho School and Education.