Eswatini

About Eswatini

Capital

Mbabane (admin.), Lobamba (royal)

Continent

Independence Date

6 September 1968

Official Language	Afrikaans
Second Language	Zulu
Population	~1.3 million
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#69
Dialing Code	268
Country TLD	.sz

Eswatini Overview

Eswatini, officially the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swazi: Umbuso weSwatini), is a small landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa to the north, west, and south, and by Mozambique to the northeast. The administrative capital is Mbabane, while the royal and legislative capital is Lobamba.

Formerly known as Swaziland until 2018, Eswatini is one of the few remaining absolute monarchies in the world. The country is known for its rich Swazi culture, vibrant festivals, and scenic mountain landscapes. The economy is based on agriculture, forestry, mining, and manufacturing, with sugar and soft drink concentrate being key exports.

Eswatini has a subtropical climate and offers a mix of traditional and modern influences. The official languages are Swazi (siSwati) and English, and the national currency is the Lilangeni (SZL), which is pegged to the South African Rand (ZAR).

Quick Facts About Eswatini

Coordinates	26.5225° S, 31.4659° E
Bordering Countries	South Africa, Mozambique
Region / Continent	Africa (Southern Africa)
Total Area	~17,364 sq km
Population Density	~70 people per sq km
Highest Point	Emlembe – 1,862 m
Major Rivers	Great Usutu, Komati, Mbuluzi
Climate Type	Subtropical; cooler in highlands, warmer in lowlands
Famous For	Royal festivals, traditional monarchy, scenic mountains
Major Landmarks	Lobamba Royal Village, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Sibebe Rock
Official Languages	Swazi (siSwati), English
Currency	Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Government Type	Absolute Monarchy
Time Zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
Major Exports	Sugar, soft drink concentrate, textiles, wood pulp
Visitor Entry	Visa-free or visa on arrival for many nationalities