language
The nation language of Lesotho is Sesotho. English is however the official language in the country and it is spoken by most Basotho.
National Anthem
It is reported that the music of the national anthem of Lesotho was written by XXX in 18XX. The lyrics to the anthem were then penned by XXX in 19XX. A simple anthem, it speaks of the love of the Basothos for their country and their desire that God looks after it.
The lyrics of the national anthem in Sesotho are as follows:
Lesotho fatse la bontat'a rona,
Har'a mafatse le letle ke lona.
Ke moo re hlahileng,
Ke moo re holileng,
Rea la rata.
Molimo ak'u boloke Lesotho,
U felise lintoa le matsoenyeho.
Oho fatse lena,
La bontat'a rona,
Le be le khotso.
The lyrics of the national anthem, translated into English are as follows:
Lesotho, land of our Fathers,
You are the most beautiful country of all.
You give us birth,
In you we are reared
And you are dear to us.
Lord, we ask you to protect Lesotho.
Keep us free from conflict and tribulation
Oh, land of mine,
Land of our Fathers,
May you have peace.
National Anthem
It is reported that the music of the national anthem of Lesotho was written by XXX in 18XX. The lyrics to the anthem were then penned by XXX in 19XX. A simple anthem, it speaks of the love of the Basothos for their country and their desire that God looks after it.
The lyrics of the national anthem in Sesotho are as follows:
Lesotho fatse la bontat'a rona,
Har'a mafatse le letle ke lona.
Ke moo re hlahileng,
Ke moo re holileng,
Rea la rata.
Molimo ak'u boloke Lesotho,
U felise lintoa le matsoenyeho.
Oho fatse lena,
La bontat'a rona,
Le be le khotso.
The lyrics of the national anthem, translated into English are as follows:
Lesotho, land of our Fathers,
You are the most beautiful country of all.
You give us birth,
In you we are reared
And you are dear to us.
Lord, we ask you to protect Lesotho.
Keep us free from conflict and tribulation
Oh, land of mine,
Land of our Fathers,
May you have peace.