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Eswatini

eSwatini
Capital
Mbabane
Population
1.2M
Area
17,364 km²
Language
Swati / English

Eswatini is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Mbabane, with a population of approximately 1.2M and a total area of 17,364 km². The official languages are Swati / English and the currency is the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL).

📊 Quick Facts about Eswatini

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Population
1.2M
total residents
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Total Area
17,364 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
69/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$4.8B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$4,000
per person
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Currency
Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Swati / English
official
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1968
established
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Local Time in Mbabane

Eswatini covers an area of 17,364 km² with a population density of 69/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $4.8B ($4,000 per capita) and gained independence in 1968. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.

Did You Know?

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is one of the world's last absolute monarchies, ruled by King Mswati III. Each year, the Umhlanga Reed Dance sees up to 80,000 young women present reeds to the Queen Mother in a spectacular traditional ceremony.

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✈️ Travel Information for Eswatini

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Best Time to Visit
May–September
Subtropical, dry season May–September
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Cost of Travel
Budget
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Eswatini travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Eswatini on the Map

Street-level photo from Mbabane
📍 Mbabane · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Eswatini World Rankings

1st
Absolute Monarchy
One of the world's last absolute monarchies
1st
Umhlanga
Reed Dance, 80,000 maidens present reeds to the Queen Mother
1st
Name Change
Changed name from Swaziland to eSwatini in 2018
1st
Crafts
World-renowned for handmade candles and woven baskets

🏛 Must-See Places in Eswatini

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Eswatini

What is the capital of Eswatini?

The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.

What continent is Eswatini in?

Eswatini is located in Africa, in the Southern Africa region.

What currency does Eswatini use?

Eswatini uses the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL). The international calling code is +268.

What is the GDP of Eswatini?

Eswatini has a GDP of $4.8B, with a GDP per capita of $4,000.

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