Unique things in the 'kingdom of the sky'
As the only independent country in the world located entirely at an altitude of over 1,000m, Lesotho is known as the "kingdom of the sky".
According toEncyclopedia Britannica, most of Lesotho's area (full name is the Kingdom of Lesotho) is mountains and plateaus, completely surrounded by South Africa. The lowest point of this country is 1,400m high.
Due to its geographical location, Lesotho has a cooler climate than most other places at the same latitude. Snow covers the high mountains from May to September, and in many places it snows all year round.
Lesotho receives a relatively large amount of rainfall each year. This means that the country does not lack water like many other places. Besides diamonds, water is Lesotho's biggest resource, so it is called "white gold" by the locals.
Lesotho is also known as one of the places with the "scariest airport runways in the world". Accordingly, Matekane Airport in Sibi Sibi has a short runway that stretches to the edge of a 500m high cliff and has steep slopes at both ends.
Business Insideronce described moving on this runway as "basically like when a bird is pushed out of the nest to learn to fly".
Despite its small size, Lesotho boasts a number of natural and cultural wonders. Visitors to Lesotho should not miss the chance to see some of the country’s many large, beautiful waterfalls. Among them, the Maletsunyane Falls in Semonkong, which plunges 196m down from a canyon.
Visitors can hike seemingly endless trails through the wetlands of Bokong Nature Reserve or the grasslands of Sehlabathebe National Park, Lesotho's largest park.
As the only country in Africa that is covered in snow all year round, it is no surprise that Lesotho is home to the highest ski resort in Africa – Afriski. Situated at 3,222m above sea level, Afriski can accommodate around 320 people and offers a ski slope that is up to 1km long.
During the summer months, it offers a variety of activities, from mountain biking, guided Enduro motorbike rides, paintball, hiking, trail running,...
Notably, Lesotho is home to the highest pub in Africa at 2,874m above sea level. It is located right on the border with South Africa and is the end point of the Sani Pass.
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