Land Area: 30 335 square kilometres

Altitude: Ranges from 1 388 to 3 400 metres above sea level

Population: Lesotho 1 872 721, Maseru Municipality 227 880 (2006 census)

People: Basotho, the singular of which is Mosotho

Official Languages: Sesotho and English

Dialing Code: 00266 (+266)

Religion: Mainly Christian, with other traditional beliefs

Time: GMT + 2 throughout the year

Weighs and Measures: Metric System

Electricity Supply: 220V alternating current

 



Map of Lesotho - Click here to enlarge


Lesotho Tourism

 

In the past five years, Lesotho has made significant strives in as far as tourism initiatives are concerned. The establishment of the Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation in the past five years has proved to be of paramount importance as this body has been charged with duties that has everything to do with tourism and investment.

The LTDC, has been given the mandate to promote Lesotho's investment credibility world wide. This range from hospitality industry, gaming and adventure tourism, food industry, health and any other tourism related industries. It is through this body that Lesotho's tourism destinations will be marketed well and thoroughly through out the world.



A tourist enjoying the view of The Lesotho Maluti Mountains (Click to enlarge)

The High Commission is also dedicated to promoting tourism in Lesotho. Thus, we are ready to assist in all possible ways, peoples of the world that are ready to travel to Lesotho.

 



Part of the action at the Roof of Africa Rally held annually

For more information, visit the following web sites to learn more about Lesotho:

 

Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation

Maliba Lodge

Lesotho Lodge

Africa Lodge

Black Swan Bed and Breakfast

Morija Arts and Cultural Festival

Malealea Lodge

Lesotho Highlands Water Project



Lesotho's National Flag 

What do the colours mean?

Blue - Rain
Green - Prosperity
White - Peace
Basotho Hat - Black Nation



  Lesotho's Coat of Arms
 


The Consular
The Consular Department is located at the High Commission:

7 Chesham Place, Belgravia,
London SW1X 8HN

We are open from Monday to Friday - 09h00 to 12h30 and 14h00 to 15h30 for VISA and passport enquiries and general applications.

We are closed during the UK and Lesotho Public Holidays.

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