THE KINGDOM – AT A GLANCE
Basic data and information
Official name: Kingdom of Eswatini (Umbuso weSwatini)
Renaming: “Swaziland” to “Eswatini” (19 April 2018)
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa, Southern African region, 26°30′S 31°30′E
Position: Landlocked by South Africa (north, south, south-east and west) and Mozambique (north-east).
Land Area: Total: 17,364 km2 (6,704 sq. mi)
Population: 1, 2 million (2023 estimate)
Nationality: Swati
One Person (singular): liSwati
People (plural): Emaswati
Language: siSwati
Official languages: siSwati and English
Ethnic groups: Emaswati (84%); Zulu (10%); and other (6%)
Religion: Christianity (90%); and Other (10%)
Mbabane: Capital and Administrative City
Lobamba: Traditional and Legislative
Manzini: Commercial
Independence: 6 September 1968
Currency (SZL): Lilangeni (single); and Emalangeni (plural)
Driving: On the left
Calling code: +268
Government Website: www.gov.sz
Geographic location of Eswatini
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Map of Eswatini
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Eswatini in South Africa
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Eswatini in Africa
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Eswatini in the World
Eswatini Court of Arms
Male Lion: His Majesty the King of Eswatini
She Elephant: Her Majesty, The Queen Mother – INdlovukazi
Shield: Protection and Security
Traditional Crown of Feathers: Worn by the King during Incwala ceremony
(Festival of the first fruit)
Siyinqaba: “We are the Fortress”
Eswatini Flag
Red: Past battles
Blue: Peace and Stability
Yellow: Natural Resources
Shield and Spears: Protection from enemies
Colours of the shield (white and black): White and black people living in peaceful coexistence in Eswatini
Holding the shield: Two assegais (local spears), Swati fighting sticks and Royal Swati ornamental tassels made from widowbird and lourie feathers
Eswatini National Anthem.
Busisa tiphatsimandla takaNgwane
Nguwe wedvwa Somandla wetfu
Sinike kuhlakanipha lokungenabucili
Simise usicinise, Simakadze
In English
O Lord our God, Bestower of the blessings on Emaswati
We give Thee thanks for all our good fortune
We offer thanks and praise for our King
And for our fair land, its hills and rivers
Thy blessings be on all rulers of our Country
Thine alone is our Lord
We pray Thee to grant us wisdom withoEswatini National Anthem
Title
“Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati” (in Siswati)
“Oh God, Giver of Blessings to the Swazi” (in English)
In Siswati
Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati
Siyatibonga tonkhe tinhlanhla
Sibonga iNgwenyama yetfuut deceit or malice
Establish and fortify us, Lord Eternal
Months of the year – In siSwati, English and French
| Months (Tinyanga) ngesiSwati | Months in English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Bhimbidvwane | January | Janvier |
| iNdlovana | February | Février |
| iNdlovulenkhulu | March | Mars |
| Mabasa | April | Avril |
| iNkhwekhweti | May | Mai |
| iNhlaba | June | Juin |
| Kholwane | July | Juillet |
| iNgci | August | Aout |
| iNyoni | September | Septembre |
| iMphala | October | Octobre |
| Lweti | November | Novembre |
| iNgongoni | December | Décembre |