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🇸🇿 Eswatini Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Eswatini is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 17,364 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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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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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1968
established
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Climate
Subtropical, dry season May–September
general type

Location and Position

Eswatini is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Eswatini has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Eswatini covers a total area of 17,364 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 1.2M across this area, the population density is 69/km². The capital city is Mbabane.

Climate

The climate of Eswatini is subtropical, dry season may–september. The best time to visit is generally May–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Eswatini

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South Africa
Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
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Mozambique
Maputo

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Eswatini located?

Eswatini is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Mbabane.

How large is Eswatini?

Eswatini has a total area of 17,364 km² with a population density of 69/km².

What countries border Eswatini?

Eswatini shares land borders with: South Africa, Mozambique.

What is the climate of Eswatini?

The climate of Eswatini is Subtropical, dry season May–September. The best time to visit is May–September.

What timezone is Eswatini in?

Eswatini observes UTC+2 timezone.

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