<Li> Thaba - Tseka </Li> <P> The districts are further subdivided into 80 constituencies, which consist of 129 local community councils . </P> <P> Lesotho covers 30,355 km (11,720 sq mi). It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) in elevation . Its lowest point of 1,400 metres (4,593 ft) is thus the highest in the world . Over 80% of the country lies above 1,800 metres (5,906 ft). Lesotho is also the southernmost landlocked country in the world and is entirely surrounded by South Africa . It lies between latitudes 28 ° and 31 ° S, and longitudes 27 ° and 30 ° E . </P> <P> Because of its altitude, Lesotho remains cooler throughout the year than other regions at the same latitude . Most of the rain falls as summer thunderstorms . Maseru and surrounding lowlands often reach 30 ° C (86 ° F) in summer . Winters can be cold with the lowlands getting down to − 7 ° C (19 ° F) and the highlands to − 18 ° C (0 ° F) at times . Snow is common in the highlands between May and September; the higher peaks can experience snowfalls year - round . </P>

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