Transport in Lesotho

1905

The final of this line, which opened on 18 December 1905, lies within the borders of Lesotho, running from the border bridge on the Mohokare River through the northern industrial district of Maseru to that city's station, the only railway station in the country. As of 2008, there have been talks of building new railways to connect Lesotho to Durban and Port Elizabeth. ==Air transport== There are a total of 28 airports in Lesotho, of which 3 have paved runways.

1966

As a landlocked country, Lesotho has no seaports or harbours, but does have road, air transport, and limited rail infrastructure. ==Roads== Prior to Lesotho's independence in 1966, the only paved road in the country was the Kingsway in the capital, Maseru, between the Mejametalana Airport and the Royal Palace.

1970

Since the early 1970s, the road infrastructure has been substantially developed.

1999

In 1999, Lesotho had a road network measuring at in length, of which were paved.

2008

The final of this line, which opened on 18 December 1905, lies within the borders of Lesotho, running from the border bridge on the Mohokare River through the northern industrial district of Maseru to that city's station, the only railway station in the country. As of 2008, there have been talks of building new railways to connect Lesotho to Durban and Port Elizabeth. ==Air transport== There are a total of 28 airports in Lesotho, of which 3 have paved runways.




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