Geography of Lesotho Geography of Lesotho Lesotho is a mountainous, landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is an enclave, surrounded by South Africa. The total length of the country's borders is . Lesotho covers an area of around , of which a negligible percentage is covered with water. The most popular geographic fact about Lesotho, apart from its status as an enclave, is that it is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above in elevation. Its lowest point is at , the highest lowest point of any country. Because of its elevation, the country's climate is cooler than
Football in Lesotho Football in Lesotho The sport of football in the country of Lesotho is run by the Lesotho Football Association. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Premier League. Football is the most popular sport in the country. The National Football Association Lesotho was founded in 1932 and renamed, in 1992, as "Lesotho Football Association" (LEFA). In 1964, the LEFA joined FIFA and the African Continental Confederation CAF. The current president is the lawyer Salemane Phafane. The Lesotho Premier League was founded in 1970 as the highest national league. At times it bore the names of sponsors.