Lesotho insulted when Trump says nobody has heard of it

Mar. 10, 2025

Q: After President Donald Trump complained during his speech to Congress about U.S. aid to Lesotho “which nobody has ever heard of,” a top official of the small African nation called his remark “quite insulting.” Where is Lesotho, which is completely surrounded by South Africa?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Lesotho covers 11,720 square miles. That is slightly smaller than total area of which state?

A. Connecticut

B. Hawaii

C. Maryland

D. New Jersey

Q: Lesotho has population of 2.2 million people, which is more than three-and-a-half-times the population than the least populous state in the U.S. ...

A. Alaska

B. Rhode Island

C. Vermont

D. Wyoming

Q: Nearly a quarter of Lesotho’s population is infected with human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) which cause AIDS. That’s the world’s second-highest prevalence rate for HIV. Which nation has the most people infected with HIV?

A. China

B. India

C. South Africa

D. United States

Q: Lesotho exports water, or “white gold,” to South Africa, its biggest trading partner. Which country buys most of Lesotho’s top export, garments?

A. China

B. India

C. South Africa

D. United States

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