<P> Lesotho covers 30,355 km ( 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 South Africa . It lies between latitudes 28 ° and 31 ° S , and longitudes 27 ° and 30 ° E . </P>
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Lesotho is also the southernmost landlocked country in the world and is entirely surrounded by South Africa .