Lesotho

SHORT INFORMATION

Districts of Lesotho

The Kingdom of Lesotho is divided into ten districts, each headed by a district administrator. Each district has a capital known as a camptown. The districts are further subdivided into 80 constituencies, which consist of 129 local community councils. Most of the districts are named after their capitals. Hlotse, the capital of Leribe District is also known as Leribe. Conversely, the Berea District is sometimes called Teyateyaneng, based on its capital.

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Lesotho

Officially name: Kingdom of Lesotho

Capital: Maseru

Largest city: Maseru

Official languages: Sesotho, English

Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Cuisine of Lesotho

Basotho(people of Lesotho) cuisine features African traditions and British influence. Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa and it shares culinary practices with its neighbor. Lesotho's food culture features potato, seafood, rice and vegetables.