Thaba Bosiu
| Thaba Bosiu | |
|---|---|
| Thaba Bosiu Plateau | |
Thaba Bosiu seen from its northern slopes | |
| Highest point | |
| Coordinates | 29°21′01″S 27°40′17″E / 29.3503°S 27.6713°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | Lesotho |
| Geology | |
| Rock type(s) | Basalt and Quartzite |
Thaba Bosiu is a constituency and sandstone plateau with an area of approximately 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi) and a height of 1,804 meters above sea level. It is located between the Orange and Caledon Rivers in the Maseru District of Lesotho, 24 km east of the country's capital Maseru. It was once the capital of Lesotho, having been King Moshoeshoe's stronghold.