Fun facts about Hlotse
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The Leribe Craft Centre sells handmade wool items ranging from scarfs to jackets.
Hlotse
Lesotho
Hlotse is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial centre until Lesotho gained its independence. The population in 2016 was 38,558.
From the “Places of interest” section
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The statue in front of the District Administration office dates back to English rule of Lesotho.
Hlotse
Lesotho
Hlotse is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial centre until Lesotho gained its independence. The population in 2016 was 38,558.
From the “Places of interest” section
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An old military lookout is one of the sightseeing locations in Hlotse.
Hlotse
Lesotho
Hlotse is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial centre until Lesotho gained its independence. The population in 2016 was 38,558.
From the “Places of interest” section
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Jeanne de Casalis, an English actress with French and Swiss roots, was born in Hlotse.
Hlotse
Lesotho
Hlotse is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial centre until Lesotho gained its independence. The population in 2016 was 38,558.
From the “Personalities linked to Hlotse” section
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Jeanne de Casalis was born to a missionary family.
Hlotse
Lesotho
Hlotse is an important market town in Lesotho. It is situated on the Hlotse River, near the South African border. The town was founded in 1876 by a British missionary, Reverend John Widdicombe. It was a colonial centre until Lesotho gained its independence. The population in 2016 was 38,558.
From the “Personalities linked to Hlotse” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: en:User:Jeff.t.mcdonald 1800×1200 (523.187 Bytes) · Public Domain