Location: Maseru
Maseru District, Lesotho
Country: Lesotho
District: Maseru
Established: 1869
Area• Total: 138 km (53 sq mi)
Elevation: 1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Population (2006)• Total: 227,880
• Density: 1,651.3/km (4,277/sq mi)
Time zone: SAST (UTC+2)
Climate: Cwb
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What to do and see in Maseru, Maseru District: The Best Sights & Landmarks
July 20, 2021 Marianna Hollaway
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho-South Africa border. Maseru is Lesotho's capital city with a population of approximately 253,000. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869. When the country achieved independence in 1966, Maseru retained its status as capital. The name of the city is a Sesotho word meaning "red sandstones".
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1. Thaba-Bosiu National Monument
Mafeteng Road, Maseru 100 Lesotho +266 2231 3034 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Thaba-Bosiu-National-Monument-1387349408204233/
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