Eswatini Country Overview

 

Kingdom of Eswatini

Eswatini Country Overview. This is an Eswatini overview. The official name is the Kingdom of Eswatini. It is also referred to as Eswatini.

African map highlighting Eswatini’s location.

1. Where is Eswatini located?
   

   Eswatini is located in south eastern Africa. Eswatini borders the following countries; Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west, and south.

2. What is the capital of Eswatini?

   The two Capitals of  Eswatini are Mbabane (executive) and Lobamba (legislative). Mbabane is the largest city in the Eswatini.

3. How large is the country of Eswatini?

   Eswatini has 17,364 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Eswatini a member of the African Union?
   

   Eswatini is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since September 24th, 1968.

1. What is the population of Eswatini?
   

   The population of Eswatini is slightly over 1.1 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Eswatini is Mbabane with a population of 38,290  approx. (2018).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Eswatini?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; 84% Swazi, 10% Zulu, and 6% Others groups.

3. How many languages are spoken in Eswatini?

   The most popular languages spoken in Eswatini are siSwati (official) and English.

4. What religions are in Eswatini?
   

   Eswatini religious groups consist of; 89.3% Christianity, 10% other and traditional religions.

1. Eswatini Political System Overview.

   Eswatini is a Unitary absolute monarchy. The country has 4 administrative regions;  Shiselweni, Lubombo, Manzini, and Hhohho.

2. What is the currency used in Eswatini?

   The Lilangeni (SZL) is the official currency for Eswatini.

3. What makes up the economy in Eswatini?

   Eswatini’s resources and industries consist of; agriculture, forestry mining, manufacturing of textiles, sugar, forestry, and citrus.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.