Fun facts about Maseru
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Maseru was founded by the British as a small police camp in 1869.
Maseru
Lesotho
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.
From the “History” section
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Maseru is located at the edge of the 'conquered territories' relinquished to the Orange Free State.
Maseru
Lesotho
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.
From the “History” section
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Maseru has a subtropical highland climate, characterized by warm, rainy summers and cool, dry winters.
Maseru
Lesotho
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.
From the “Geography” section
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The latest census lists Maseru's population at 330,760, which is around one seventh of the entire population of Lesotho.
Maseru
Lesotho
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.
From the “Demographics” section
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Lesotho's national stadium, Setsoto Stadium, is located in Maseru and has a capacity of between 20,000 and 25,000 people.
Maseru
Lesotho
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.
From the “Sports” section
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