There ’s only one state in the world that lies altogether above 1,000 measure ( 3,281 feet ) in summit : Lesotho . Known as the " The Kingdom in the Sky , ” for obvious reasons , the entire territory of the landlocked kingdom in Southern Africa sitsabove1,400 meters ( 4,593 feet ) .

In other words , the entire territory of Lesotho is at a high altitude than the tallest slew in many countries , including the UK , Ireland , the Netherlands , Denmark , Belarus , Estonia , Bangladesh , and Gambia , to name just a few .

Its unique geographics is the merchandise of the region ’s complex history . Lesotho is an enclave of South Africa , meaning it ’s totally surrounded by the territory of another nation .

The situationcan be tied backto the other nineteenth century when the Zulu people , under their leader Shaka Zulu , established a standing army and embarked on a campaign of military enlargement . The menstruum of conflict became known as the Mfecane , or “ crushing ” , characterized by huge bloodshed and the translation of people .

Among those fleeing from the vehemence were a kindred conduce by King Moshoeshoe I that attempt resort in the mountains . Here , he built a kingdom that was easier to guard against invaders .

Formerly known as Basutoland , Lesothobecame a native state under British colonial rule through a accord signed with Moshoeshoe in 1843 . It was annex to the Cape Colony ( a former British dependency in present - day South Africa ) in 1871 , but was reconstruct to direct Crown ascendence in 1884 . As part of the post - war push for the decolonization of Africa , the country gained independence in 1966 as the Kingdom of Lesotho , with King Moshoeshoe II as its sovereign ruler .

Several other landlocked nations are known for their hilly landscape , most notably Bhutan and Nepal in the Himalayas , although these areas ' lowest points are below 1,000 meters ( 3,281 fundament ) . For example , Nepal ’s high-pitched stop is the peak ofMount Everestat 8,848 meters ( 29,028 feet ) above sea level , but the low point is a mere 60 meters ( 196 base ) in the Tarai plains of Jhapa , not far from the border with India .

So , Lesotho might not arrogate the title of the most hilly Carry Nation on our planet , but it stands out for its singular appendage , never dip below an altitude of 1,400 meters ( 4,593 feet ) above sea storey .