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Lesotho, formerly Basutoland, is a small, mountainous monarchy in South Africa; heavily dependant on its neighbour.
Lesotho
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The mountainous terrain makes many areas of Lesotho only accessible by
horse or donkey; although more roads are being constructed for the Highlands Water Scheme.
The loti is fixed to the South African rand, with bank interest
rates also linked to those of Lesotho's neighbour.
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Moshoeshoe I, became undisputed leader of the Sotho people after
setting up his headquarters at Thaba Bosiu and rallying the people against their foes in
1824.
From 1838 Moshoeshoe I fought off the expansionist Boers in numerous
border clashes.
When the balance of power began to go against the Sotho, the British
government eventually made his kingdom the British protectorate of Basutoland in 1868.
After his death, in 1870, the heirs of Moshoeshoe I became paramount
chiefs.
Rejecting incorporation in South Africa
as provided for in the South African Act of Union of 1910, Basutoland became independent
as Lesotho on October 4, 1966.
On Independence Lesotho became a monarchy and the paramount chief,
Moshoeshoe II, formally its king.
The Orange River rises on the western slope of the Drakensberg
range, in north-east Lesotho.
The river flows south-west through the landlocked monarchy and enters South Africa.
Maseru, linked to South Africa by rail, was a small trading post
until Moshoeshoe I, chief of the Basuto, made it his capital in 1869.
Lesotho
Sun Hotel and Casino: Hilton Road, Maseru.
The Lesotho Sun, originally built in 1979 from traditional sandstone, is situated on a
hillside overlooking Maseru. A superior first class hotel, the long-slung, elegant, modern
building is designed to give guests a spectacular view across the city towards faraway
mountains and awesome skyscapes.
Other communities of note in Lesotho are Mafeteng and Teyateyaneng.
Maliba Mountain Lodge
Butha-Buthe:
Full board luxury lodge with a natural rock pool, located within the Tsehlanyane National
Park.
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