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Lesotho

Kingdom of Lesotho

CapitalMaseru
RegionSouthern Africa
CurrencyLSL, ZAR
Official languagesEnglish, Southern Sotho
Access to the seaNo
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Concrete arch wall and reservoir of Katse Dam in the Lesotho highlands.
Lesotho · Place of interest

Katse Dam

Katse Dam is a concrete structure in Lesotho’s highlands and part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. A guided visit explains its role in water management and transfer; the nearby botanical garden adds a plant-life perspective.

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Documentary view of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho.
Lesotho · City or town

Maseru

Maseru is Lesotho’s capital, located in the district of the same name. Available information identifies it as a geographic reference point but does not document sightseeing routes or visitor services.

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Morija
Lesotho · City or town

Morija

Morija brings together archives, collections and historic buildings in a town also associated with printing, education and Sesotho literature. A leisurely visit can take in the museum and the area around the former mission.

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Thaba Bosiu plateau above the surrounding Lesotho foothills.
Lesotho · Place of interest

Thaba Bosiu

Thaba Bosiu is a plateau associated with Moshoeshoe I and the political, cultural and spiritual consolidation of the Basotho in the 19th century. Its defensive terrain and histories of refuge and negotiation help explain its historical significance.

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