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Maseru
Maseru viewed from south
Maseru viewed from south
Location of Maseru in Lesotho
Location of Maseru in Lesotho
Population
 (2004)
 • Total 180,000

Maseru (pronounced "ma'seru") is the capital city of Lesotho. It is near Mohokare River. Maseru is on the border with South Africa, and is connected to it through Maseru Bridge. The nearest city to Maseru in South Africa is named Ladybrand.

The National University of Lesotho amd the international airport called Moshoeshoe International Airport are near Maseru.

Maseru is a sister city of Austin, Texas.


Images for kids

  • Maseru Panorama 1-2007

    Panoramic view of Maseru in 2007

  • 362 Kingsway

    Kingsway traffic

  • Maseru Leotho main south

    View from the main road south in Maseru

  • Uptown Maseru

    View from Main North 1, uptown Maseru at dusk

  • Maseru night

    Maseru at night—view to the south. The city center is to the right

  • BasothoHatShop

    Basotho Hat Shop

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