Lesotho country

 

Lesotho Capital: Maseru

Lesotho Dialing code: +266

Lesotho Airport code: MSU

Lesotho Continent: Africa

Lesotho Area: 11,720 sq mi  (30,355 km2)

Lesotho Currency: Lesotho loti

Lesotho Official Language:  English, southern sotho

Lesotho Population: 2.3 million (Approx.)

Lesotho National Day: 4 October

Lesotho National Animal: Rhinoceros

Lesotho National Bird:  Southern Bald Ibis

Lesotho National Fruit: No official

Lesotho National Flower:  Aloe polyphylla

Lesotho National Tree: No official

Lesotho National Sport: Horse racing

Lesotho Time zone: UTC +2 ( GMT +2)

Lesotho Driving side: Left side of the road

Lesotho Flag:

White- Represents Peace

Green- presents prosperity and nature.

Blue- presents Africa's heritage.

Culture of Lesotho:

Lesotho has many ethnic groups, and African beliefs influence it. It is also indigenous. Lesotho's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Lesotho is Christianity.

Lesotho is full of mountains, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Lesotho:

• Mohale Dam
• Katse Dam
• Gates of Paradise Pass
• Seaka Bridge

Traditional Festivals in Lesotho:

• Worker's Day
• Easter
• Independence Day
• Christmas

Lesotho Must-try Foods:

• Chakalaka
• Porridge
• Kebab
• Oxtail

Weather in Lesotho:

Summer: December-February

Rain: March-May

Winter: June-August

Economics of Lesotho:

Lesotho is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $2.4 billion (approximately), ranking it 88th in the world. This country has 60% debt. The natural resource sector is Lesotho's main source of income.

Lesotho imports iron, petroleum, food, cotton, and electricity. Its exports are diamonds, power, Tropical Fruits, mohair, Coconuts, and Fish.

Lesotho's export and import partners are Belgium, Eswatini, China, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, and India.

Sports in Lesotho:

Horse racing is the most popular national sport in Lesotho. Other popular sports in Lesotho are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Lesotho:

How many airports are in Lesotho?

There are 17 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Moshoeshoe I International Airport is the biggest airport in Lesotho.

Lesotho's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Lesotho?

49 countries do not require visas. The government grants 16 e-visas and 26 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 134 countries.

The passport ranks 64 in the world.

Defense in Lesotho:

Lesotho is the safest country in the world. The Lesotho Defense Force is the military, with limited powers of 2,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.03 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 140.

Lesotho Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Lesotho is the Home to the Highest Attitude Pub in Africa.
• Lesotho is Home to One of The Largest Dinosaur Footprints.
• Lesotho's High Percentage of the Population is Educated.
• Lesotho is one of the three enclave countries in the world.
• Lesotho covers an area of over 30,000 square kilometers, is situated in the Maloti Mountains