Official name: Kingdom of Eswatini
Also known as: Kingdom of Swaziland, Eswatini, Umbuso weSwatini (Swazi), Kingdom of eSwatini, Swaziland, Umbuso weSwatini
Capital of Eswatini:
Mbabane (executive),
Lobamba (legislative)
Area of Eswatini: 17,364 km² (6,704 mi²) (
157rd)
Population of Eswatini: 1,242,822 (
160th) - (2024 est.)
Location: Southern Africa
Languages of Eswatini: Swazi,
English
Religions of Eswatini: Christian, other traditional beliefs
Ethnic groups of Eswatini: 84%
Swazi, 10%
Zulu, 6% others - (2017 est.)
Currency:
Lilangeni (SZL),
South African rand (ZAR)
Calling code: (
+268)
Organizations: United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Southern African Development Community
Border countries (2):
South Africa 430 km (267 mi),
Mozambique 105 km (65 mi)
Coastline 0 km (landlocked)
Administrative divisions (4) regions:
Hhohho, Lubombo, Manzini, Shiselweni
Natural resources: asbestos,
coal,
clay,
cassiterite,
hydropower, forests, small
gold and
diamond deposits, quarry stone and
talc.