Official name: Kingdom of Eswatini
Also known as: Kingdom of Swaziland, Eswatini, Umbuso weSwatini (Swazi), Kingdom of eSwatini, Swaziland, Umbuso weSwatini
Capital: Mbabane Total Area: 17,364 km² (6,704 mi²) (157rd) Approximate population: 1,242,822 (160th) - (2024 est.) Location: Southern Africa Languages: Swazi, English
Religions: Christian, other traditional beliefs
Ethnic groups: 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