Lesotho

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   Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is an enclaved landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is just over 30,000 km² in size and has a population slightly over two million. Its capital and largest city is Maseru.

   Capital: Maseru
   Prime minister: Tom Thabane
   Currency: Lesotho loti
   King: Letsie III of Lesotho
   Population: 2.074 million (2013)
   Official languages: Southern Sotho, English

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2. In 2012, male same-sex activity was legalized in Lesotho.

   Male same-sex activity had previously been illegal in Lesotho as a common law offence, but had not been enforced.^[3] Female same-sex sexual activity has never been outlawed.

   Same-sex sexual activity legal?	Legal since 2012[1]
   Gender identity/expression	No specific protection
   Military service	Unknown
   Discrimination protections	No specific provisions
   Family rights
   Recognition of relationships	Same-sex marriage not allowed
   Adoption	Joint adoption by same-sex couples not allowed. Single men not allowed.

    

    

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