Eswatini
sovereign state in southern Africa
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CIA reference data · 4 sections
Geography
Location
Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
Climate
varies from tropical to near temperate
Terrain
mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains
Natural resources
asbestos, coal, clay, cassiterite, hydropower, forests, small gold and diamond deposits, quarry stone, and talc
People & Society
Languages
English (official, used for government business), siSwati (official)
Religions
Christian 90% (Zionist - a blend of Christianity and traditional African religions - 40%, Roman Catholic 20%, other Christian 30% - includes Anglican, Methodist, Church of Jesus Christ, Jehovah's Witness), Muslim 2%, other 8% (includes Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, indigenous, Jewish) (2015 est.)
Government
Government type
absolute monarchy
Independence
6 September 1968 (from the UK)
National holiday
Independence Day (Somhlolo Day), 6 September (1968)
Legal system
mixed system of civil, common, and customary law
Economy
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$12.885 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita
$10,400 (2024 est.)
Real GDP growth rate
2.6% (2024 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
2.6% (2019 est.)
Unemployment rate
34.4% (2024 est.)
Exports - partners
South Africa 61%, Ireland 4%, Mozambique 4%, Kenya 4%, Nigeria 3% (2023)
Imports - partners
South Africa 71%, China 8%, India 4%, USA 2%, Mozambique 1% (2023)
Source: CIA World Factbook · public domain (US gov work, 17 USC §105) · fetched 2026-05-06
Summary
Eswatini is a sovereign state[1]. Eswatini ranks in the top 2% of sovereign state entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113,405 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Member of: United Nations[3], Commonwealth of Nations[4], African Union[5], World Trade Organization[6], International Bank for Reconstruction and Development[7], International Development Association[8], International Finance Corporation[9], Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency[10], International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes[11], African Development Bank[12], Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States[13], Interpol[14], Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons[15], UNESCO[16]
- Country: Eswatini[17]
- Head of government: Russell Dlamini[18]
- Continent: Africa[19]
- Instance of: landlocked country[20], kingdom[21], country[22]
- Head of state: Mswati III[23]
- Capital: Lobamba[24], Mbabane[25]
- Official language: English[26], Swazi[27]
- Currency: lilangeni[28]
- Shares border with: South Africa[29], Mozambique[30]
- Top-level Internet domain: .sz[31]
- Anthem: Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati[32]
- Basic form of government: absolute monarchy[33]
- Contains the administrative territorial entity: Hhohho - Mbabane Region[34], Lubombo Region[35], Manzini Region[36], Shiselweni Region[37]
- Flag: flag of Eswatini[38]
- Legislative body: Parliament of Eswatini[39]
- Coat of arms: coat of arms of Eswatini[40]
- Part of: Southern Africa[41]
- Commons category: Eswatini[42]
- Licence plate code: SD[43]
- Located in time zone: South Africa Standard Time[44], UTC+02:00[45], Africa/Mbabane[46]
Why It Matters
Eswatini has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] Eswatini is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]