Lesotho is one of three countries in the world completely surrounded by a single other country.
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Lesotho is a mountainous enclave completely surrounded by South Africa. It is one of three countries in the world in this situation, along with San Marino and Vatican City, which are surrounded by Italy. Lesotho is also the only enclave that is not inside a European country.
Source: National Geographic
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