Maseru

Maseru (also Masero) is the capital of Lesotho. Located on the Caledon River, bordering South Africa, it is Lesotho's only sizable city, with a population of approximately 180,000 (2004). It is the capital of the Maseru District. The city's manufactures include candles and carpets. Maseru is located at 29°20' South, 27°30' East (-29.3333, 27.5).

Related Topics:
Lesotho - Caledon River - Maseru District - Candle - Carpet

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Maseru is located on the border with South Africa, by the Maseru Bridge border pass. On the South African side, Ladybrand is the town closest to Maseru.

Related Topics:
South Africa - Ladybrand

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Maseru was a small trading town when it was made the capital of the Basotho people by Paramount Chief Moshoeshoe I in 1869. It was the capital of the British Basutoland protectorate from 1869 to 1871 and from 1884 to 1966, when Basutoland gained its independence and was renamed Lesotho.

Related Topics:
Basotho - Moshoeshoe I - 1869 - British - Basutoland - 1871 - 1884 - 1966

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The National University of Lesotho is near the city, and an international airport is also nearby.

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