WorksheetsExploring Lesotho and SA
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
This is the site of the highest and natural commercial jump in the world
Nelson Mandela bridge
Devils Gorge
Blourkans bridge
Drakensberg Dip
Number of SA official languages
The SA doctor who performed the first heart transplant
The protea is the national flower of SA which other plant does it resemble?
Daisy
Brussel sprout
Rose
Artichoke
What is the unit currency in Lesotho
Pula
Rand
Loti
Dollar
What geographical record does Lesotho hold
The world's largest unexplored jungle
The world's deepest valley
The world's sleepest road
The world's highest low point
Which of the great rivers of Southern Africa has it source in Lesotho
Zambezi River
Orange River
Limpopo River
Okavango River
What is Lesotho's main mineral resources?
Coal
Uranium
Quartz
Diamonds
What is the name of the dam that is situated in Lesotho, which has the highest dam wall on the African continent at an elevation of over 2,000 m/ 6,561ft?
(a)
Endangered mammal that is Lesotho national animal
Which country is completely surrounded by SA?
Which writer was the first to be awarded the book price twice?
Table mountain is a flat-topped mountain overlooking which city?
Name six countries that share land borders with SA
Name 2 Nobel price winners
SA counts for 80% of the world's production of which precious metal?
What is the 2 letter country Internet domain code for SA
The Kruger national park contains the big 5 of wild animals, which five animals make up this big 5?
When did Lesotho become independent?
4 October 1966
12 December 1963
30 June 1964
1 May 1956
Which party won the elections in Lesotho in February 2007?
Lesotho Congress for Democracy
Basuto National Party
Conservative Party
Democratic Party
When is Africa/ Heroes’ Day in Lesotho?
11th March
9th April
25th May
17th July
Which of the following is an official language of Lesotho?
Xhosa
Afrikaans
Sesotho
Zulu
Before independence, to what European country did Lesotho belong?
United Kingdom
Germany
The Netherlands
Portugal
Lesotho is the southernmost landlocked country in the world, being completely surrounded by South Africa. What is the name given to a country which is completely surrounded by another country?
Exclave
Inclave
Outclave
Enclave
In 2006, Lesotho celebrated 40 years of independence with a new flag. What unusual symbol is found on this flag?
Gold sheaf of wheat, representing the agricultural basis of the economy
Blue parrot, representing the native animals
Red ruby, representing the mining industry
Black hat, representing the indigenous Basotho people
Which of the following natural hazards is a problem for the residents of Lesotho?Hint
tornadoes
periodic droughts
hurricanes
tsunamis
Lesotho is the only sovereign state on Earth that lies entirely above 1000 m (3,281 ft) in elevation.
True
False
Which colour is at the top of the flag of Lesotho?
Blue
Red
Green
White
What is the name of the highest Pub In Africa that is located in Lesotho
In Lesotho a group of people still live in mud caves in the mountains.
In which District do you find these cave dwellings?
The “Leosthosaurus” Dinosaur Is Named After which country?
The name of the place where you can go skiing and snowboarding in Lesotho.
The main agricultural products in Lesotho include
Lesotho 2 official languages
What is the name of the South African Male choral group which has won 5 Grammy Awards?
The first country in the world to succeed in turning coal into oil.
What is the national flower of Lesotho
The world’s largest bird, the ostrich is found where?
In 2006, South Africa became the first African country and the fifth country in the world to recognize what kind of marriage?
Which world cups has
South Africa hosted in 2010,2003 and 1995?
