The Kingdom of Lesotho

Capital:  Maseru

Airports:  Moshoeshoe International Airport at Maseru is the main airport for international travel.

Currency:  The loti is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:    English is the official language.  Sesotho, Zulu and Xhosa are also spoken.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Lesotho.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Lesotho.

Recommended Reading:  Lonely Planet - South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland | South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland travel atlas

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