Maseru

Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho, on the Caledon River beside the South African border. It is the country’s main center of government, commerce, and transport.

Lesotho: Lesotho is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, entirely surrounded by South Africa. Maseru is Lesotho’s capital and largest urban center.
British Basutoland: British Basutoland was the British-administered territory that became independent Lesotho in 1966. Maseru developed as the territory’s administrative capital before independence.
Government of Lesotho: The Government of Lesotho is the national authority responsible for governing the Kingdom of Lesotho. Its central institutions are based in the capital.
Royal Palace of Lesotho: The Royal Palace of Lesotho is the official residence of the country’s monarch in Maseru. It gives the capital a visible connection to the monarchy.
Caledon River: The Caledon River forms much of the border between Lesotho and South Africa. Maseru stands beside the river near the international boundary.
Moshoeshoe I: Moshoeshoe I was the founder and first king of the Basotho nation in the nineteenth century. The kingdom he established became the historical foundation of modern Lesotho.
Parliament of Lesotho: The Parliament of Lesotho is the country’s bicameral legislature, comprising the National Assembly and Senate. Its chambers meet in Maseru, placing national lawmaking in the city.
State House, Lesotho: State House is the official residence and workplace of Lesotho’s prime minister in Maseru. It is one of the city’s principal centers of executive government.
Maseru District: Maseru District is an administrative district of Lesotho in the country’s west. The city is the district’s capital and lies within its territory.
Basutoland: Basutoland was the name used for the territory that became the Kingdom of Lesotho. Maseru served as its capital during British rule.

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Letsie IIIRelated: The royal seat and national institutions associated with Letsie III are based in the capital.