Quthing was established in 1877, abandoned in the Gun War of 1880, and then rebuilt at its present site – the southernmost town in Lesotho.

[4] Quthing district is home to a diverse group of people who speak different languages.

Rock and cave art are to be found near Quthing, which were created by the San people who settled in this area.

Quthing lies in the southern part of Lesotho and borders the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

The Senqu River flows through the district of Quthing as it makes its long journey to the Atlantic Ocean.