Map of Lesotho

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ABOUT LESOTHO
Lesotho is a tiny landlocked country of South Africa. The country is entirely contained within the country of South Africa; and covers approximately 30,355 sq km. Lesotho is an adventurous country full of exciting destinations to visit and see. It is mostly famous for outdoor activities which are its charming features.
MASERU CITY
Capital city: the capital city, Maseru is the country’s largest city. It was founded as a small British police camp in 1869. It is nestled along River Caledon  next to the border with Free State province, Republic of South Africa. Maseru features a temperate climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, dry winters. Daily temperature during summer (December to March) averages at 22 °C. The city experiences winter between the months of June and September. Major public transportation is by minibus and taxis. It also has the country’s Moshoeshoe International Airport. Places of interest in Maseru include the National University of Lesotho, Sani Pass, Katse dam, Lancer’s Gap, Afri-Ski resort, Thaba Bosiu and the Maluti Mountains situated a few km away from the city centre.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Ha Baroana Rock, Molimo Nthuse and surrounds, Sehlaba-Thebe National Park, Katse Dam
MAJOR CITIES
Mafeteng, Hlotse, Maputsoe, Quthing, Butha-Buthe, Mokhotlong, Thaba-Tseka

National Flag

LESOTHO NATIONAL FLAG
Diagonally white over blue over green with the white of double width charged with a brown Basotho Shield in the upper hoist. The current Flag was officially adopted on January 20, 1987 after a military coup which replaced the Basotho National party after 20 years of rule. The light brown traditional Basotho shield with an assegai (lance), knobkierie (club) and spear replaced the Basotho hat which was the earlier symbol on the Lesotho flag. The white triangular area is representative of peace whereas Blue depicts the significance of water (rivers and rainfall). The green colour stands for plenty and prosperity the country delights in.
OTHER LESOTHO FACTS
- Official Name: Kingdom of Lesotho
- Independence: October 4, 1966
- National Anthem: Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona
- Colonial Masters: The United Kingdom
- Area: 30,335 Sq km
- Capital: Maseru
- Languages: Sesotho (or Sotho) is the main language. It is also the official and administrative language of the country. English is the other official language used.
- Population: 2,067,000 (2009 estimate)
- Currency: Lesotho loti