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Lesotho covers 30,355 km2 (11,720 sq mi). It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation. Its lowest point of 1,400 metres (4,593 ft) is thus the highest in the world. Over 80% of the country lies above 1,800 metres (5,906 ft). Lesotho is also the southernmost landlocked country in the world and is entirely surrounded by the country of South Africa. It lies between latitudes 28° and 31°S, and longitudes 27° and 30°E.
Rank | Operator | Technology | Subscribers (in millions) |
Ownership |
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1 | Vodacom Lesotho | GSM, GPRS, EDGE UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, WiMax |
0.640 [36] (Dec 2009) | Sekha-Metsi Consortium (12%), Vodacom(South Africa) (88%) |
2 | Econet Ezi-Cel | GSM | Not Yet Available | Econet Ezi Cel Lesotho (Pty) |