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Lesotho Travel Guide
Key Facts
Geography
Area:
30,355 sq km (11,720 sq miles).
Population:
2.1 million (CIA estimate 2007).
Population density:
70 per sq km.
Capital:
Maseru.
Government:
Kingdom. Gained independence from the UK in 1966.
Head of state:
King Letsie III since 1996.
Head of government:
Prime Minister Tom Thabane since 2012.
Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz.
Tucked away within the heart of South Africa, sits the kingdom of Lesotho. Made up of mostly highlands (hence its nickname, ‘the Switzerland of Africa’) the high altitude and mountainous geography lend a scenic backdrop to the various outdoor activities on offer, including pony trekking, bird watching and even skiing.
The existence of valuable mineral and water resources have led developers to build roads through some areas of Lesotho and but much of the country’s villages remain remote and can only be reached on foot or by horseback. Whilst the country may not exert the urban buzz of its larger neighbour, for those on the look out for adventure, Lesotho can certainly hold its own.
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