Previously known as Basutoland, Lesotho declared independence from the United Kingdom on 4 October 1966. It is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Formerly called Basutoland, Lesotho gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 4 October 1966.  It is currently a part of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).