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Quiz: Lesotho

  1. What was the capital?

    • Maseru
    • Ankara
    • Vienna
    • Sarajevo
    Answer

    Maseru — Capital: Maseru.

  2. When was Lesotho founded?

    • 4 October 1966, independence from Britain
    • 6 July 1964, independence from Britain
    • 1 January 1962, independence from New Zealand administration
    • 9 August 1965, independence upon separation from Malaysia
    Answer

    4 October 1966, independence from Britain — Founded: 4 October 1966, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Lesotho have?

    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    • Civil war since 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces
    • Federal republic with direct democracy; the presidency rotates yearly among seven councillors
    Answer

    Parliamentary constitutional monarchy — Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

  4. True or false: Lesotho is a mountain kingdom entirely surrounded by South Africa.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Lesotho is a mountain kingdom entirely surrounded by South Africa.