Lesotho is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it one of the world’s few enclaved nations. Its capital and largest city is Maseru, and the country lies at high elevation in the Maloti mountain range, with Lesotho often referred to as the "Kingdom in the Sky" due to its mountainous terrain. This enclosure by South Africa means its borders touch only South Africa, and its geography and climate are influenced by its high altitude.