Tiny African Kingdom Has Skiing as Europe Sweats Summer Heat
First time skiers take a lesson at the Afriski ski resort near Butha-Buthe, Lesotho, in July.
AP Photo/Jerome Delay
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Butha-Buthe, Lesotho (AP) -- While millions across Europe sweat through a summer of record-breaking heat, others are skiing in Africa.
Don't worry. This isn't another sign of climate change but rather the fascinating anomaly of Lesotho, a tiny mountain kingdom completely surrounded by South Africa. Lesotho has a geographical claim to fame: It's the only country on Earth where every inch of its territory sits more than 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level.