Imagine climbing a very tall hill, then looking around and realising there are more hills everywhere — in every direction, as far as you can see. That is what Lesotho looks like. The lowest point of the country is still higher than most mountain peaks in Britain or Australia. Even the capital city, Maseru, sits on high ground.
Because Lesotho is so high, the weather is quite different from the flat land around it. In winter, snow falls on the mountains and the air is crisp and cold. In summer, thunderstorms roll across the green highlands and fill the rivers. The height of the land makes the seasons dramatic and beautiful.
The people of Lesotho are called Basotho. They are very proud of their mountain home. Herders called 'herdboys' look after sheep and cattle on the steep slopes, often living in small stone shelters while the animals graze. It takes a lot of skill and bravery to guide animals across such rugged countryside.