With an average altitude exceeding 1,000 meters across its entirety, this beautiful landlocked country, nestled within South Africa, holds the title of the highest country - no part of it dips below 1,400 meters, even outdoing Switzerland.
While the highest peak on Earth is found in Nepal, not Lesotho as some might guess, the rest of Nepal's terrain is relatively low, only reaching 60 meters above sea level.
Small but beautiful African country is the 'highest on Earth' While Switzerland and Nepal might spring to mind when considering the world's highest countries, it's actually Lesotho in Africa that takes the crown.
Take Spain for instance, it sits at an average of 660 meters above sea level, making it one of the most elevated countries in Europe due to its mountainous landscape.
However, there's only one nation globally where the entire territory is over 1,000 meters above sea level - and that's Lesotho.
