The magnificent mountainous country of Lesotho is small in size and circular in shape. Renowned all over the world as the 'Kingdom in the Sky', the terrain of this country is marked by rolling highlands that add to the panoramic mountain scenery. Located on a plateau that covers a total area of over 3,281ft (1,000m), the largest peak of Lesotho is more than 10,000ft (3,000m) high. Just come to this scenic country on your next vacation and enjoy breathing in the fresh mountain air as you stay in one of its traditionally built hotels.
Some Fast Facts about Lesotho
- Time: Local time is GMT +2
- Official Language: English
- Other Languages Spoken: Sesotho, Xhosa and Zulu are widely spoken in the country.
- Population: (2005) 2,031,000
- Population Density: (2005) 173.3 per sq. mi
- Literacy rate: (2000-2004) 81.4%
Entry Requirements for Lesotho
Americans, UK nationals, Canadians, Australians, South Africans, New Zealanders and Irish citizens are all required to possess a valid passport while entering Lesotho. No visa is required for the tourists of above mentioned nationality for staying in this country for up to 14 days.
Getting to Lesotho by Air
Moshoeshoe International Airport (MSU) is the main international airport in Lesotho and is situated at a distance of 12 miles (19km) to the south of Maseru. One of the best ways to arrive at Lesotho is by taking a flight to this airport. In fact, a number of economical flights carry passengers on a regular basis from various cities in UK to Lesotho. Most of these flights are operated by South African Airways via Johannesburg, South Africa. Some other international airlines that operate regular cheap flight service to Moshoeshoe International Airport in Maseru, Lesotho are Tap Air Portugal and British Airways. Most of the flights that depart for Lesotho from UK are scheduled to fly from London Heathrow.
Popular Festivals and Events in Lesotho
All the under mentioned Lesotho festivals are declared Public Holidays.
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- January 28- Anniversary of the overthrow of Chief Jonathan's Government in 1986
- 11 Mar Moshoeshoe Day
- 21 Mar Good Friday
- 24 Mar Easter Monday
- 1 May Workers' Day
- 1 May Ascension
- 25 May Africa Day or Heroes' Day
- 17 Jul King Letsie III's Birthday
- 4 Oct Independence Day
- 25-26 Dec Christmas
Have a wonderful holiday in Lesotho!
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