Basutoland

British

/ bəˈsuːtəʊˌlænd /

noun

the former name (until 1966) of Lesotho

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He is also accused of declaring himself the paramount chief of Basutoland, the country's colonial name, despite the king's presence.

From BBC

Mr Lipholo's motion is based on a 1962 United Nations resolution that recognised the right to self-determination and independence for the people of Basutoland - as Lesotho was then called.

From BBC

Formerly known as Basutoland, it won its independence from the U.K. in 1966.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The Lesotho Congress for Democracy, the Lesotho People's Congress and the Basutoland Congress Party have all agreed to be on our team," said Mosisili, adding that he was confident that the coalition would last.

From US News

Healdtown attracted students from all over the country, as well as from the protectorates of Basutoland, Swaziland, and Bechuana- land.

From Literature

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