Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Lesotho  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Lesotho | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Maseru | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ S | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 28° 0′ 0″ E | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Lesotho is 30,355 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Lesotho is smaller than Laos by 206,445 sq km. Lesotho is around 7.80 times smaller than Laos.
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 30,355 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 206,445 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 11,720 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 79,680 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 2 % |
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Maseru | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Basotho | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | Sesotho, English | Lao |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 92.1 % | 66 % |
The people of Lesotho are called Basotho, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Lesotho loti and South African Rand | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | LSL | LAK |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +266 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .ls | .la |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LS | LA |
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Lesotho, Land of Our Forefathers | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Black Rhino | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | Spiral Aloe | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, white, green and black | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 13th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 12:23 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina 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 [12:23 AM], [Sunday, 13th April, 2025 ].
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 Laos as of 2023 is estimated to be around 7,633,779.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Lesotho had 5,303,461 less people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Lesotho is 1.17% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 22.8 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.3 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.92 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Maseru | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 12:23 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 12.43 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 1.43 km/hr, 71 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 50 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.98 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 549.16 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 430.9 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 56.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (224 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 52 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 21.6 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 72.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 3.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
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 80.5 people per 100,000 people in Laos, are dying of Stroke, 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 Laos, spent [ 2.74% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Lesotho | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.54 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Lesotho, are 2.62 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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