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This is a list of notable universities in Lesotho.
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This is a list of notable universities in Lesotho.
Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country enclaved by South Africa. It is situated in the Maloti Mountains and contains the highest mountains in Southern Africa. It has an area of over 30,000 km2 (11,600 sq mi) and has a population of about 2 million.
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho–South Africa border. Maseru had a population of 330,760 in the 2016 census. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869. When the country achieved independence in 1966, Maseru retained its status as capital. The name of the city is a Sesotho word meaning "red sandstones".
The National University of Lesotho, the main and oldest university in Lesotho, is located in Roma, 34 km (21 mi) southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The Roma valley is broad and is surrounded by a barrier of rugged mountains which provides magnificent scenery. The university enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The governing body of the university is the council and academic policy is in the hands of Senate, both Council and Senate being established by the Act.
Fabrosaurus is an extinct genus of ornithischian dinosaur that lived during the Early Jurassic during the Hettangian to Sinemurian stages 199 - 189 mya. It was originally placed within the now obsolete family Fabrosauridae.
Moshoeshoe I International Airport is an airport serving Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho. The airport is named in honor of Moshoeshoe I, king of Lesotho in the 1850s. It is in the town of Mazenod, 18 km (11 mi) southeast of downtown Maseru.
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is a private university that has a presence across Africa, Europe, and Asia. With its main campus in Malaysia, the university has over 30,000 students from more than 150 countries.
The wildlife of Lesotho is composed of its flora and fauna. Lesotho has 60 species of mammals and 339 species of birds.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Lesotho:
The districts of Lesotho are further divided into constituencies, which are in turn divided into community councils.
The Lesotho women's national football team is the national team of Lesotho and is controlled by the Lesotho Football Association.
Nkaus Airport is an airport serving the village of Nkaus, Lesotho.
Mokhotlong Airport is an airport serving Mokhotlong, the camptown of Mokhotlong District, Lesotho.
Mohale's Hoek Airport is an airport serving the city of Mohale's Hoek, the capital of Mohale's Hoek District, Lesotho.
Semenanyane Airport is a well-marked airstrip serving the mission village of Semenanyane in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho. The runway is near the border with Thaba-Tseka District.
Sehlabathebe Airport is an airstrip serving the village of Sehlabathebe in Qacha's Nek District, Lesotho.
Nohana Airport is an airstrip serving the village of Nohana/Kitane in Mohale's Hoek District, Lesotho.
