Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Lesotho  | Japan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Lesotho | Japan |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Maseru | Tokyo |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ S | 36° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 28° 0′ 0″ E | 138° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Lesotho is 30,355 sq km, and the total area of Japan is 377,975 sq km. Lesotho is smaller than Japan by 347,620 sq km. Lesotho is around 12.45 times smaller than Japan.
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 30,355 Sq km | 377,975 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 347,620 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 11,720 Sq Mile | 145,937 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 134,217 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Maseru | Tokyo |
Demonyms  | Basotho | Japanese |
Official Languages  | Sesotho, English | Japanese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Shintoism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 92.1 % | 70.5 % |
The people of Lesotho are called Basotho, and the people of Japan are called Japanese.
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Lesotho loti and South African Rand | Japanese yen |
Currency Symbol  | LSL | JPY |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +266 | +81 |
Internet TLD  | .ls | .jp |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LS | JP |
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona | 君が代 (Kimigayo) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Lesotho, Land of Our Forefathers | His Imperial Majesty's Reign |
National Animal  | Black Rhino | Green Pheasant |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Green Pheasant |
National Flower  | Spiral Aloe | Chrysanthemum |
National Sport  | Football | Sumo Wrestling |
National Colors  | Blue, white, green and black | Red and white |
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 04:42 AM | 11:42 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Lesotho is [04:42 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Japan is [11:42 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
Lesotho is [ 7 hours ] behind of Japan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Lesotho as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,330,318, and the total population of Japan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 124,516,650.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Lesotho had 122,186,332 less people than Japan.
The annual Population Growth in Lesotho is 1.17% and the annual population growth in Japan is -0.23%.
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 22.8 % | 13.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.3 % | 62.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.92 % | 24.2 % |
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Maseru | Tokyo |
Current Time | 04:42 AM | 11:42 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 16.89 Degree Celsius | 9.10 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.74 km/hr, 141 Degree | 5.14 km/hr, 240 Degree |
Humidity  | 80 % | 21 % |
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.98 (Births Per Woman) | 1.26 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 549.16 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 64.32 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 430.9 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 35.66 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 56.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 1.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (224 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (129.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 52 people per 100K population) | Pancreas cancer ( 29.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 21.6 (people per 100K population) | 2.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 72.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 15.34 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 3.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Lesotho, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 224 people per 100,000 people in Lesotho, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 129.1 people per 100,000 people in Japan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Lesotho, spent [ 10.21% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Japan, spent [ 10.82% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Lesotho | Japan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 31.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 5.54% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.54 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 6.68 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Lesotho, are 3.79 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Japan.
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