This landlocked nation, once known as Basutoland, is completely encircled by South Africa and boasts the highest lowest point of any country in the world.

1. Its economy is heavily reliant on remittances from its citizens working in South Africa.
2. It is a constitutional monarchy with a king as the head of state.
3. The Maluti Mountains dominate its landscape, offering opportunities for skiing.
4. It is one of the few countries that is entirely above 1,000 meters in altitude.