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<text id=93CT1758>
<title>
Lesotho--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
Southern Africa
Lesotho
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Climate and clothing: Light summer wear is suitable from
October to May. Winter clothing is needed from June to
September.
</p>
<p> Customs: Americans traveling to Lesotho can obtain Lesotho
visas on arrival. However, all routes pass through South
Africa, and travelers without South African visitors visas are
not permitted to leave the international area while transiting
Johannesburg Airport. The airport has hotel rooms to
accommodate those who remain overnight to make onward
connections.
</p>
<p> Health: Tapwater is safe in the Maseru area. Medical
facilities in Maseru are adequate for emergency treatment, but
travelers requiring more extensive facilities may obtain them in
Bloemfontein, South Africa, 140 km. (81 mil) away.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Telephone and telegraphic service is
available in and between the larger population areas, but much
of the interior can only be reached by radio. Lesotho is seven
standard time zones ahead of eastern standard time.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Maseru a short flight from Johannesburg.
Lesotho Airways operates daily commercial flights to and from
Johannesburg. Flights are also available to and from Maputo,
Mozambique, by way of Manzini, Swaziland. A new international
airport is located 12 miles outside of Maseru. Airstrips are
located at Mokhotlong, Sehonghong, Semongkong, and Qacha's Nek.
There are 28 other secondary landing fields, suitable only for
light aircraft. Maseru has few taxis. Traffic moves to the
left. Car rental agencies are available in Maseru.
</p>
<p> National holidays: Offices and shops are closed on the
following holidays:
</p>
<p> New Year's Day, January 1; Moshoeshoe's Day March 12; National
Tree Planting Day, March 21; Good Friday, Variable; Easter Monday,
Variable; King's Birthday, May 2; Ascension Day, Variable; Family
Day, July 7; Independence Day, October 4; National Sports Day,
October 6; Christmas Day, December 25; Boxing Day, December 26.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
August 1990.
</p>
</body>
</article>
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