User:Beatrix Hao-dom/sandbox

LAND AND CLIMATE
Lesotho is a small country within the boundaries of South Africa, headed by a military council and a hereditary king. The Maloti and Drakensberg mountains cover almost 2/3 of the country’s total area making it difficult for communication for people living in the low lying areas such as Migading. The winter seasons are quite cold with snow expected at times and summer seasons are fairly hot. Annual rainfall occurs from October to April and this time is used to cultivate mostly maize, cabbage, beans and fruits such as peaches. []

PEOPLE
Citizens of Lesotho are known as Basuto and Sotho is known to be their official language. English is used in high schools and is the second language of most people. It is common in Lesotho that family clans stay within in close proximity from each other in huts made of earth and stone with thatched or corrugated iron roofs. Maseru is the capital city and as in Windhoek people are more advanced with electricity, proper sanitation, schools, shopping and health facilities. All primary education is offered at no cost and most schools are run by Christian churches. []

ECONOMY
Cultivating and farming are one of the major basis of Lesotho’s economy. Most males make a living in South Africa by working in Mines and through that they manage to make a living boosting the economy of the country. Exported goods include mohair, wool and hides but since the economy is not that stable most goods are imported. It is heavily dependent on South Africa for food and most consumer goods. The lack of resources and proper infrastructure makes it one of the poorest countries in the world, relying on foreign Aid.

GOVERNMENT
King Moshoshoe the III is currently ruling the little country and the country is run by royals within the country.

Wonderful place indeed if you want to learn more about cultural heritage. [] []