Eswatini Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Eswatini |
Common Name | Eswatini – /ˌɛs.wɑˈti.ni/ – (formerly: Swaziland) |
Nationality | liSwati (singular), emaSwati (plural) – noun, Swati – adjective Note – former terms Swazi(s) still used among English speakers |
Independence | Received in 1968 (from the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 4 regions |
Total Population | 1.1 million (#161) with 24.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Mbabane (capital city), Lobamba (royal and legislative capital) |
Major Languages | English (official, used for government business), siSwati (official) |
Electricity Access | 82.9% of total population |
Internet Access | 59% of total population |
Currency | Emalangeni (SZL) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $10.6 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $8,900 (#150) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 17,364 sq km / 6,704 sq mi (#158) with 0.9% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Southern Africa |
Bordering Countries | Mozambique, South Africa |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Oh God, Bestower of the Blessings of the Swazi”