is the second largest continent in the world, home to more than 1.3 billion people. The continent is becoming ever more popular with travellers, attracting millions of tourists every year.

Its stunning natural scenery and wildlife, as well as its rich heritage and cultural diversity make it an irresistible destination for many. Some of the travel hotspots in include Morocco, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa. Next to , lies a country perhaps not on every traveller's bucket list, but which is well worth the visit.

Encircled by its much larger neighbour, is a mountainous and landlocked nation of two million people.

It has the highest base altitude of any country, with its lowest point at 1,400 metres (4,593 ft) and is sometimes called The Kingdom in the Sky.

covers an area of just over 11,600 square miles and shares a 687-mile border with its much larger neighbour.

It is a country of dramatic landscapes, with soaring peaks, deep valleys and cascading waterfalls.

The spectacular Thabana Ntlenyana, part of the Maloti Mountain chain, soars 3,482m-high and is the highest peak in southern .

The country boasts an impressive collection of wildlife, ranging from baboons to antelopes and leopards, which can all seen at the Sehlabathebe National Park.

has received some rave reviews from travellers on Tripadvisor, with Lee Rich saying there is "something magical" about the country.

He added: "Its beauty and the way the sunlight rolls softly over the hills, almost touches you on a spiritual level."

However, one person seemingly oblivious to Lesotho's charms is US President Donald Trump.

In an address to Congress earlier this week, he claimed nobody had ever heard of Lesotho.

His remarks caused outrage among government officials, with the country's foreign minister describing them as "quite insulting".

Lejone Mpotjoane told : "I'm really shocked that my country can be referred to like that by the head of state."