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Description

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 absolute 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.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Kingdom of Swaziland

Population 1,136,334

Capital City Mbabane (71,000)

Currency Lilangeni

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Languages Siswati (official), English (official)

National Day 6 September; Independence Day

Religions Christian, locals beliefs

Latitude/Longitude 26° 49'S, 31° 38'E

Highest Point Emlembe (6,109 ft.) (1,862 m)

Land Area 17,200 sq km (6,641 sq miles)

Land Divisions 4 districts; including Hhohho, Lubombo, Manzini and Shiselweni

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Maps

LARGE (color) map here

Swaziland Outline Map here

Swaziland Map CIA version here

Swaziland Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

African Outline Map here

Suggested Links

Swaziland (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Swaziland Photos here

Swaziland Travel Info and Warnings here

Climate Known for its sunshiny days, Swaziland seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere: Spring is September - October, Summer is November - March, Fall is April - May and Winter is June - August.

Most of the rain falls in the summer months, while winter is the dry season. Temperature are usually warm bordering on hot, with some moderation in the upper elevations, and certainly in the winter months.