Swaziland

Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in 1968. Student and labor unrest during the 1990s pressured King MSWATI III, the world's last ruling monarch, to grudgingly allow political reform and greater democracy, although he has backslid on these promises in recent years. Swaziland recently surpassed Botswana as the country with the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 1,133,066

Nationality (Noun): Swazi(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Swazi

Official Language(s): English, Swati

Major Languages Spoken: English, Swati

Country Facts

Country Name (long form): Kingdom of Swaziland

Country Name (short form): Swaziland

Country Name (local long form): Umbuso weSwatini

Country Name (local short form): eSwatini

Name of Capital: Mbabane

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Swaziland: Mozambique, South Africa

Land Area: 17203 sq km

Water Area: 160 sq km

Comparative Area: slightly smaller than New Jersey

Total Land Boundry: 535 km

Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)

National Holiday: Independence Day, 6 September (1968)

International Phone Code: 268

Currency Code: lilangeni (SZL)

Internet Country Code: .sz

US Embassy Location: Central Bank Building, Mahlokahla Street, Mbabane

US Embassy Mailing Address: P. O. Box 199, Mbabane

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