Eswatini, Landlocked kingdom in Southern Africa.
The territory spans 17,360 square kilometers of mountainous landscape between South Africa and Mozambique, with Mbabane and Lobamba serving as dual capitals.
The nation gained independence from British rule in 1968 and changed its name from Swaziland to Eswatini in 2018 under King Mswati III.
The Incwala ceremony marks the beginning of harvest season with traditional dances, while the Umhlanga reed dance gathers thousands of women annually.
The local currency, Lilangeni, maintains a fixed exchange rate with the South African Rand, and both currencies function as legal tender throughout the country.
The country maintains the last absolute monarchy in Africa, where the king rules alongside the Queen Mother, known as Indlovukazi.
Location: Inkhundla Nhlambeni
Inception: September 6, 1968
Capital city: Lobamba
Website: http://www.gov.sz/
Part of: Southern Africa
Shares border with: South Africa, Mozambique
Website: http://gov.sz
GPS coordinates: -26.56248,31.39913
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
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