Africa's last remaining absolute monarchy

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Joy says...

Sawubona friends!

My trip to Eswatini was such a unique and memorable adventure! Not only are the people so friendly, but the wildlife is amazing. There is so much to explore and learn! I never knew there were black and white rhinos, and I got to see both kinds in Eswatini! My friends Itembe and Qiyana were so kind to show me around and share their interesting culture. They even took me to the Bushfire Festival! It was so much fun!

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Fast facts

Continent


Africa

Country


The Kingdom of Eswatini

Capital City


Mbabane

Language


Swazi (siSwati) and English (both official)

How to say “hello” 


Sawubona (sawu-bona)

Population


Over 1.3 million

Currency


Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)

Area


17,364 square kilometers
6,704 square miles

Terrain


Mountainous and subtropical

Climate


Highveld (west): Mountainous with temperate climate. Middleveld (central) and Lowveld (east): subtropical.

What to See


Hlane Royal National Park, Mbuluzi Game Reserve, Lobamba, Swazi Market (Mbabane)

What to See Continued


Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Phophonyane Falls Nature Reserve and the National Museum


 

Where is it?

Eswatini_Map

eSwatini's Flag

Eswatini

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