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Can Lesotho together with Swaziland, which is landlocked and completely surrounded by South Africa, be considered as a bantustan (homeland)?  22:54, 11 Jul 2004 (UTC)

They are both landlocked, but Swaziland borders Mozambique as well. Homelands were where the Apartheid government sent Blacks when they didn't have work permits - so I don't think another country counts. So - No.  07:12, 12 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Thanks man ;-)  11:07, 14 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Does anyone know exactly how Lesotho got it's border?

Yes, In 1818, Moshoeshoe I consolidated various Basotho groupings and became their King. During Moshoeshoe's reign (1823-1870), a series of wars with South Africa (1856-68) resulted in the loss of extensive Basotho land, now known as the ""Lost Territory."" In order to protect his people, Moshoeshoe appealed to Queen Victoria for assistance, and in 1868 the land that is present-day Lesotho was placed under British protection.  "