Lesotho
Lesotho has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 2003. It is home to one World Heritage Site. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Lesotho as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: November 25, 2003
Status: Acceptance
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Lesotho (1)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 1
- Maloti-Drakensberg Park · Mixed (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (1)
- Botho, Diplomacy and Peace - Basotho Nation-building Cluster of Sites · submitted: December 15, 2025
Country Profile Lesotho
Official Name: Kingdom of Lesotho
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Southern Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Maseru
Population (2024): 2,337,423
Land Area: 30,360 km²
Currency: Lesotho loti (LSL;ZAR)