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           LESOTHO
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Lesotho is a small landlocked
kingdom entirely surrounded by
South Africa. Snow-capped
mountains and treeless
uplands, cut by spectacular
gorges, cover two-thirds of
the country. The climate is
pleasant with variable
rainfall but frequent snow in
the highlands. Due to the
mountainous terrain, only one-
eighth of the land can be
cultivated, and the main crop
is maize. Wool, mohair and
diamonds are exported, but
most foreign exchange comes
from money sent home by
Lesotho workers in South
Africa. Tourism is beginning
to flourish.

Area (Sq. Km.): 30,344

Population: 1,757,000

Capital: Maseru

Language:
English
Sotho

Religion:
Protestant 42%
Roman Catholic 38%

Government Type:
Military regime and
constitutional monarchy.

Currency: Loti

Embassy:
10 Collingham Road,
London,
SW5 0LT.
0171-373-8581

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Foreign Office Advice:

Lesotho is calm but visitors
should take normal
precautions, muggings, and
armed car thefts, mainly in
broad daylight, have occurred
in the centre of town. No
attempt should be made to
resist such attacks. Isolated
areas should be avoided and
visitors should not walk
around towns at night.
Daylight walking, particularly
shopping, is best undertaken
in pairs. All visitors are
advised to register with the
British High Commission on
arrival (Tel: 313961)

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129