Swaziland

Swaziland

Fast Facts

*Capital: Lobamba

*Bordered by South Africa and Mozambique

*Area: 17,364 square kilometers (slightly smaller than New Jersey)

*Language: English and SiSwati

*Government: Absolute Monarchy

*Population: 1,185,000 (2009 estimate)

Prehistoric rock paintings found in Swaziland!

Khoisan hunter-gatherers were the first inhabitants.

Name comes from King Mswati I.

Dictated by British rule in 19th and 20th century

Gained independence on September 6, 1968.

History

Sishwala Sncwancwa Sitfubi Siphuphe

setindlubu Emasi etinkhobe

temmbila Emasi emabele

Food

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An absolute monarchy

King: Mswati III Indlovukazi: Queen

Ntombi Prime Minister:

Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini

Deputy Prime Minister: Themba N. Masuku

Government

Mainly mountains Lowest point: Great

Usutu River Highest point:

Emlembe Landlocked. Nearly

completely surrounded by South Africa

Geography

Hlane Royal National Park

Ngwenya Glass Factory

White water rafting Mlilwane Hogs and

Hippo Trail Royal Swazi Spa

What to do in Swaziland