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Lesotho, land of our Fathers, You are the most beautiful country of all. You give us birth, In you we are reared And you are dear to us. Lord, we ask You to protect Lesotho. Keep us free from conflict and tribulations. Oh, land of our Fathers, May it be at peace.
Lesōthō fatše la bontat'a rōna, Har'a mafatše le letle ke lona; Ke moo re hlahileng, Ke moo re hōlileng, Rea le rata. Molimo ak'u boloke Lesōthō, U felise lintoa le matšoenyeho. Oho fatše lena, La bontat'a rōna, Le be le khotso.

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Introduction
The Kingdom of Lesotho, referred to as Lesotho, is located in southern Africa and is the largest country in the world, China. The whole territory is completely covered by South Africa. Surrounded by the Republic, it borders the border of 909 kilometers. Because of its location on a plateau, Lesotho is also known as the 'kingdom of the sky.' The name Lesotho means 'people who speak Sesotho'. It was once a British colony, so In Europe, Lesotho is commonly referred to as Basutoland. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and became independent from the United Kingdom on October 4, 1966. Its land size is 30,355 square kilometers, and its population in 2018 is about 2,108,328. Lesotho has a backward economy and is the least developed country For one, about 49% of the population lives below the international poverty line of US$1.25 a day, and the AIDS situation is seriously out of control.
About the National Anthem
Lesotho, Land of Our Fathers-'Lesotho, Our Fathers' 'The Motherland'-Lesōthō Fatše La Bo Ntat'a Rōna

'Lesotho, Our Motherland' is the national anthem of Lesotho. Originally written by French missionary François Coyal, the music is taken Since Ferdinand-Samuel Laur (Ferdinand-Samuel Laur) wrote the hymn in 1820. The government of Lesotho adopted it as the national anthem on May 2, 1967. The original lyrics are many paragraphs, used as the national anthem is the first and last paragraph One paragraph.
Flag Meaning
The ratio is 2:3. Three horizontal flags of blue, white and green, with a black Basotho hat in the middle. White symbolizes peace and purity, blue symbolizes rain, and green symbolizes abundance. Properties and green space; these three colors also represent the national motto 'Peace, Rain, Prosperity.'
Emblem Meaning
The National Emblem of Lesotho was opened on October 4, 1966. The central pattern is a gold, Bassotu-style shield painted with a crocodile, followed by ostrich feathers, spears and rods. Supported by two horses on both sides, they stand on Mount Taba Bosio, the place where the founding King Moshushou I was buried . The ribbon book below has the national motto 'peace, rain and prosperity'.
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