Lesotho a "camptown". The districts are further subdivided into 80 constituencies, which consist of 129 local community councils. Lesotho covers . It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above in elevation. Its lowest point of is thus the highest in the world. Over 80 percent of the country lies above . Lesotho is also the southernmost landlocked country in the world and is entirely surrounded by South Africa. It lies between latitudes 28° and 31°S, and longitudes 27° and 30°E. Because of its elevation, Lesotho remains cooler throughout the year than other regions at the same
Tourism in Lesotho skiing, as well as the use of four-wheel drive trails. The Afriski ski resort operates during the winter months. The most used entry-points into Lesotho include Moshoeshoe I International Airport and the land border crossing points of Maseru and Maputsoe. Tourism in the country is overseen by the Ministry of Tourism, Environment & Culture, based in the capital, Maseru. Tourism in Lesotho Tourism in Lesotho is a growing industry in the country. In 2013, travel and tourism contributed about 5.5% to the GDP of Lesotho, with this proportion expected to increase to 6.1% of GDP by 2024. The sector employed