Eswatini 🇸🇿
Eswatini 🇸🇿: capital Mbabane, population 1.2 million, located in Africa. Currency: Swazi Lilangeni (L). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Mbabane
- Population: 1.2 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Swazi & English
- Currency: Swazi Lilangeni (L)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of Eswatini
- Area: 17,364 km² (6,704 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Swazi
- Internet domain: .sz
Fun Facts About Eswatini
- One of the last absolute monarchies in the world.
- Changed its name from Swaziland in 2018.
- The Reed Dance festival is one of Africa's biggest cultural events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eswatini known for?
Eswatini is known for several things — One of the last absolute monarchies in the world; Changed its name from Swaziland in 2018; The Reed Dance festival is one of Africa's biggest cultural events.
How big is Eswatini?
Eswatini covers about 17,364 square kilometers (6,704 square miles), in the Southern Africa region.
Is Eswatini landlocked?
Yes. Eswatini is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Eswatini called?
People from Eswatini are called Swazi.
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
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