Forgotten Kingdom: Exploring Lesotho's Forgotten Land

🏔️Lesotho is a tiny kingdom surrounded by South Africa, known for its exceptional natural beauty and hidden treasures.

🚕Alice and Febelina are breaking gender barriers as taxi drivers in Lesotho's dangerous and challenging roads.

⛽Nelson travels through Lesotho as a traveling gas station attendant, delivering fuel and facing the dangers of the mountainous terrain.

🐎Horse racing is a popular sport in Lesotho, with riders considered to be heroes in their communities.

🛣️The lack of modern infrastructure in Lesotho poses challenges for its residents, especially in remote and rural areas.

What makes Lesotho unique?

—Lesotho is known for its exceptional natural beauty, annual snowfall, and abundance of water, which it supplies to South Africa.

What challenges do taxi drivers face in Lesotho?

—Taxi drivers in Lesotho face dangerous and challenging roads, especially in remote and rural areas. Female taxi drivers often face gender biases and restrictions.

What is the role of a traveling gas station attendant in Lesotho?

—A traveling gas station attendant, like Nelson, delivers fuel to remote villages in Lesotho, providing a vital service to the community.

What is the significance of horse racing in Lesotho?

—Horse racing is a popular sport in Lesotho, with riders considered to be heroes. It is a community event that brings people together.

What are the challenges of the infrastructure in Lesotho?

—Lesotho lacks modern infrastructure, particularly in remote and rural areas. This lack of infrastructure hinders development and access to basic services.

00:06Introduction to Lesotho, a tiny kingdom surrounded by South Africa.

00:54Lesotho's exceptional natural beauty and hidden treasures, including annual snowfall and abundant water.

03:04Meet Alice and Febelina, female taxi drivers breaking gender barriers in Lesotho.

05:40The challenges faced by taxi drivers in Lesotho, particularly in dangerous and rural areas.

07:28Nelson, a traveling gas station attendant, delivering fuel in remote villages.

11:06The significance of horse racing in Lesotho and its impact on the community.

34:01The lack of modern infrastructure in Lesotho and its challenges for development and access to services.