Lesotho Bandiera della Lesotho

Cartina geografica della Lesotho

 General informations

Country Name

Kingdom of Lesotho

Continent

Africa

Surface area

30,400 km2

Capital

Maseru

Population

2,244,000 (approx.)

Language

English

Currency

Lesotho Loti (LSL)

Time zone

+1hr compared to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00266

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not required.

Cholera

Cholera is spread by the consumption of contaminated food and water. Vaccination is recommended, especially if you intend to travel to rural areas where the disease is widespread and there is limited access to clean water.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Tetanus

Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.

Typhus

Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a bacterial airborne disease. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or of coming into contact with infected individuals. It is likewise recommended for all travellers under the age of 16 who plan to reside in the country for more than 3 months.

Insect sting diseases

Chikungunya and West Nile virus are to be found in certain areas of the Caribbean. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Lesotho is a landlocked enclave within the territory of South Africa. The region has the highest elevation in South Africa. In fact, the Drakensberg mountain range in the east portion is home to Thabana Ntlenyana (3,482 m), the highest peak in the country. The lowest elevations in the western portion consist of a highland region that lies between 1,500 and 1,800 metres above sea level.

The climate is mainly dry, with most of the rainfall concentrated in the summer season between October and April. Average temperatures are around 10 °C, with significant annual fluctuations that can drop below freezing point during the colder months, making snowfall a common sight in the mountain regions.

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