Maseru (also Masero) is the capital of Lesotho. Located on the Caledon River, it is Lesotho's only sizable city, with a population of approximately 180,000 (2004). It is the capital of the Maseru District. The city's manufactures include candles and carpets. Masero was a small trading town when it was made the capital of the Basuto people by Paramount Chief Moshoeshoe I in 1869. It was the capital of the BritishBasutoland protectorate from 1869 to 1871 and from 1884 to 1966, when Basutoland gained its independence and was renamed Lesotho.
Maseru (also Masero), population 137,837 (1996), is the capital of Lesotho.
It was the capital of the British Basutoland protectorate from 1869 to 1871 and from 1884 to 1966, when Basutoland gained its independence and was renamed Lesotho.
The National University of Lesotho[?] is near the city, and an international airport is also nearby.
Lesotho is also known as the pristine mountain kingdom of the friendly Basotho people who take great pride in their rich cultural heritage.
Lesotho's main attractions are the rugged remoteness of the massive Drakensburg and Maluti mountain ranges in the central and eastern part of the country, which provide many breathtaking views for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The Capital City of Lesotho is Maseru with an estimated 160,000 inhabitants and the official languages are English and Sesotho.
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