General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Maseru |
| Country | Lesotho |
| Currency | Lesotho loti |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $2.607 billion |
| Size | 30,355 km² |
| Population | 2,142,252 |
| Population density | 70.6 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 3.19 |
| City population | 22.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 7∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Sesotho |
| Population able to read | 82.2% |
| Population with a college degree | 9.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 1.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 24.3 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Lesotho Airways |
| Main airport | Moshoeshoe I International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.2 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 3.21/MBits |
| Tld | .ls |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 15.2% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 75% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type M |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | None |
| Closing times | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Thebe Online |
| Supermarket | Shoprite |
| Pharmacy | Clicks |
| Drugstore | Dis-Chem |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 11:00 PM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 4/10 |
| Swimming | 3/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pap and Beans | A staple dish made from maize meal porridge (pap) served with cooked beans. | $2-3 |
| Motoho | A thick porridge made from sorghum flour, often served with milk or yogurt. | $1-2 |
| Khohloko | A stew made from beef, goat, or chicken, cooked with vegetables and spices. | $4-6 |
| Likhobe | A traditional fermented porridge made from maize meal, water, and yeast. | $1-2 |
| Maltabella | A sweet porridge made from maize meal, sugar, and milk. | $1-2 |
| Mabele | A fermented porridge made from sorghum flour, often served with milk or yogurt. | $1-2 |
| Chakalaka | A spicy relish made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, and carrots. | $2-3 |
| Seswaa | A traditional dish made from boiled goat meat, served with pap or bread. | $4-6 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Maluti Beer | A local beer brewed from sorghum and maize | $1.50 |
| Bush Tea | A herbal tea made from the leaves of various plants | $1.00 |
| Sour Milk | A fermented milk drink | $0.50 |
| Ginger Beer | A non-alcoholic drink made from ginger, sugar, and water | $1.00 |
| Apple Cider | A fermented apple juice | $2.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basotho Blanket | A colorful, hand-woven blanket made of wool or mohair | $50-$200 |
| Mohair Hat | A warm and stylish hat made from mohair, the wool of Angora goats | $20-$50 |
| Leather Goods | High-quality leather goods, such as bags, wallets, and belts | $30-$100 |
| Pottery | Hand-crafted pottery, often decorated with traditional designs | $10-$50 |
| Baskets | Woven baskets made from natural materials, such as grass and reeds | $5-$20 |
| Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from silver, gold, and beads | $20-$100 |
| Traditional Clothing | Traditional Basotho clothing, such as the seshoeshoe skirt and the mokorotlo hat | $50-$150 |
| Artwork | Paintings, sculptures, and other artwork by local artists | $20-$500 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| King Moshoeshoe I Day | March 12 | Commemorates the founder of the Basotho nation |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Workers’ Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Africa Day | May 25 | Celebrates the unity of African nations |
| King’s Birthday | July 17 | Commemorates the birthday of the current king |
| Independence Day | October 4 | Celebrates the independence of Lesotho from the United Kingdom |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Lesotho Times |
| Online news | Lesotho Times |
| Tv | Lesotho Television |
| Radio | Radio Lesotho |