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, Zulu, 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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