Border history · 1886–2023

Lesotho borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Lesotho between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since October 4, 1966. Its territory covers 30,516 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
30,516 km²
Status
Independent since 1966
October 4, 1966 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Lesotho's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – October 3, 1966

    30,516 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1886

  2. October 4, 1966 – present

    30,516 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1967

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Lesotho becomes independent from United Kingdom.