Eswatini

Eswatini Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Eswatini
Common NameEswatini – /ˌɛs.wɑˈti.ni/ – (formerly: Swaziland)
NationalityliSwati (singular), emaSwati (plural) – noun, Swati – adjective
Note – former terms Swazi(s) still used among English speakers
IndependenceReceived in 1968 (from the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions4 regions
Total Population1.1 million (#161) with 24.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasMbabane (capital city), Lobamba (royal and legislative capital)
Major LanguagesEnglish (official, used for government business), siSwati (official)
Electricity Access82.9% of total population
Internet Access59% of total population
CurrencyEmalangeni (SZL)
Real GDP (PPP)$10.6 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$8,900 (#150) – 2021 estimate
Total Area17,364 sq km / 6,704 sq mi (#158) with 0.9% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Southern Africa
Bordering CountriesMozambique, South Africa
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Oh God, Bestower of the Blessings of the Swazi”