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Lesotho Flag

Flag History

The colors of the flag symbolize peace (white), rain (blue) and properity (green). The Lesotho shield with weapons symbolizes a will to defend the country.

Flag Date of Adoption

20 January 1987

Flag Symbolism

divided diagonally from the lower hoist side corner; the upper half is white, bearing the brown silhouette of a large shield with crossed spear and club; the lower half is a diagonal blue band with a green triangle in the corner

Lesotho National Anthem

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Anthem Lyrics

1.



Lesotho fatse la bontat'a rona,

Har'a mafatse le letle ke lona.

Ke moo re hlahileng,

Ke moo re holileng,

Rea le rata.



2.



Molimo ak'u boloke Lesotho,

U felise lintoa le matsoenyeho.

Oho fatse lena,

La bontat'a rona,

Le be le khotso.
Anthem Lyrics English

1.



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.



2.



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.
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