Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is recommended. Medical facilities in Lesotho are limited and there is no ambulance service. Treatments for some cases may require transfer to a South African hospital; good facilities are available in Blomfontein, 145km (90 miles) west of Maseru.
The Morija Arts and Cultural Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Lesotho, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the country. The festivities include music, dances and theatrical performances. The Morija Arts and Cultural Festival is also one of the important attractions in the country that attracts thousands of visitors.
Officially name: Kingdom of Lesotho
Capital: Maseru
Largest city: Maseru
Official languages: Sesotho, English
Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy