Thaba Bosiu

Thaba Bosiu
Thaba Bosiu Plateau
Thaba Bosiu seen from its northern slopes
Highest point
Coordinates29°21′01″S 27°40′17″E / 29.3503°S 27.6713°E / -29.3503; 27.6713
Geography
Thaba Bosiu is located in Lesotho
Thaba Bosiu
Thaba Bosiu
Location of Thaba Bosiu in Lesotho
CountryLesotho
Geology
Type of rockBasalt and Quartzite

Thaba Bosiu is a constituency and sandstone plateau with an area of approximately 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi) and a height of 1,804 meters above sea level. It is located between the Orange and Caledon Rivers in the Maseru District of Lesotho, 24 km east of the country's capital Maseru.[1] It was once the capital of Lesotho, having been King Moshoeshoe's stronghold.

  1. ^ Thaba Bosiu; Encyclopædia Britannica 2008. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Library Edition. 7 Apr. 2008 [1].

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