Eswatini (Swaziland) is a Southern-African monarchy maintaining political stability, niche sugar and timber exports, and cross-border textile and automotive component manufacturing.
Eswatini (Swaziland)
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Easy learning about Eswatini (Swaziland)
The capital city of Eswatini (Swaziland) is Mbabane, capital city of Eswatini (Swaziland).
Word: Umhlanga
Meaning: reed dance
Administrative Divisions
4 regions
- Hhohho,
- Lubombo,
- Manzini,
- Shiselweni
Where in the world is Eswatini (Swaziland) located?
Eswatini (Swaziland) is a Country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Southern Africa sub-region in the continent of Africa.
Basic Information
Capital City: Mbabane, capital city of Eswatini (Swaziland)
Population: 1,256,174 (UN)
Area: 17,363 km² / 10,789 sq mi
People from Eswatini (Swaziland) are called: Swazis
Geography
Latitude: 26.534° S
Longitude: 31.467° E
Geographical Subregion: Southern Africa
Intermediary Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Continental Region: Africa
Borders
- South Africa — Land border
- Mozambique — Land border
Climate
varies from tropical to near temperate
Economy
GDP per Capita: $4,442 (IMF)
GDP per Capita Position: 129
Currency: Lilangeni
Currency Code: SZL
Human Development
HDI Rank: 126 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.695
Mean Years of Schooling: 8.7
Expected Years of Schooling: 15.2
Life Expectancy at Birth: 64.1 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Christian Zionist - a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship
Second Most Predominant: Catholic
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: Unknown
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .sz
Calling Code: +268
MapGeo Name: Eswatini
MapGeo Code: SZ