Dhaka, April 29 -- When people think of Africa, images of heat, savannas and wildlife often dominate imagination. But tucked away in southern Africa is a rare exception- Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa.

Often called the "Kingdom in the Sky," Lesotho stands out as the only country in Africa where all land lies above 1,000 metres, making it the continent's coldest nation.

Snowfall and freezing temperatures are common between May and August, particularly in the Maluti Mountains, where winter temperatures can drop below minus 10 degrees Celsius. In some high-altitude areas, snow and ice are frequent, allowing for rare winter sports like skiing and snowboarding on the continent.

Historically,...