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Country: Lesotho Where is it?: Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa Why do people go here?: To escape the racial tension in South Africa and to enjoy the mountains and friendly accommodating people. What are the main entry points?: South Africa surrounds it Currency used: Loti Country Code for Phones: 266 Area codes for Major Cities: Other Phone Tips: Religion: Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20% Population: 1865040 Ethnic Breakdown: Sotho 99.7%, Europeans, Asians, and other 0.3%, Government: Constitutional monarchy Languages: Sotho, Southern, English Major Cities: Maseru Attractions: Teyateyaneng, Thaba-Bosiu Accomodation: Tourism Office locations and links: www.lesotho.gov.ls Off-the-Beaten-Path: Health Issues: Malaria When to go: Since it's high in the mountains, the weather can be cold, wet and foggy. Best chances to avoid this is January through March. Common Phrases: Yes = E-Ea, No = Ch, Hello, Good Morning, Good Afternoon = Lumela (s) Lumelang (pl), How are you? = U phela joang? (s) Le phela joang? (pl) = How are you? - Le kae?. Thank you = Kea leboha, What is your name? = Lebitso la hau U mang? Specific Events/Holidays: Moshoeshoe: March 11, King's Birthday: July 17, National Independence Day: October 4 Getting Around: Buses work best here. --------


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This article was published on BootsnAll on August 06, 2004

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