Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa.
Paramount chief MOSHOESHOE I consolidated what would become Basutoland in the early 19th century and made himself king in 1822. Continuing encroachmen ...
Longitude: 28.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Lesotho:
13,316.691 km
Terrain:
Mostly highland with plateaus, hills, and mountains.
Natural Resources:
Water, agricultural and grazing land, diamonds, sand, clay, building stone.
Industries:
Food, beverages, textiles, apparel assembly, handicrafts, construction, tourism.
Population: 2,227,548
Relatively higher population density in the western half of the nation, with the capital of Maseru, and the smaller cities of Mafeteng, Teyateyaneng, and Leribe attracting the most people.
Area: 30,355 km2
slightly smaller than Maryland
Landlocked, an enclave of (completely surrounded by) South Africa; mountainous, more than 80% of the country is 1,800 m above sea level.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| sot | Southern Sotho |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| LSL | Lesotho loti | L |
| ZAR | South African rand | R |
Capital City: Maseru
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:40 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Lesotho
You're in for a treat! Lesotho is a fascinating place to explore, especially from October to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful mountain landscapes
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Unique traditional villages
- High levels of poverty
- Health concerns such as HIV/AIDS
- Limited infrastructure and services
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Lesotho cuisine features maize, beans, and meat.
- Popular dishes include papa and motoho.
- Freshly baked bread and local beer are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Maletsunyane Falls
- Explore Sehlabathebe National Park
- Experience traditional Basotho culture
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