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Eswatini (in Swazi: eSwatini; in English: Eswatini), officially the Kingdom of Eswatini (in Swazi: Umbuso weSwatini; in English: Kingdom of Eswatini and formerly known as Swaziland, is a country in Southern Africa, bordered to the east by Mozambique and in all other directions across South Africa. Its capitals are Mebabane (administrative) and Lobamba (legislative). The country and its people take their names from Mswati II, a 19th-century king during whose reign the territory of Eswatini was expanded and unified.Africa in a nutshell. It may be a cliché but there is no better way to describe Eswatini (Swaziland). This tiny nation - one of Africa’s last monarchies - packs in an extraordinary variety of rich experiences and activities. Nature lovers can track down rhinos in the wild lowveld or seek out rare birds in the rugged highveld. Historians can visit the world’s oldest known mine or follow the colonial trail of the early settlers. And culture vultures can thrill to the Umhlanga and other festivals, as Eswatini celebrates its ancient traditions in spectacular style. Activities ranging from horse riding and river rafting to golf and thermal spas offer excitement and relaxation in equal measure. What’s more, Eswatini is friendly, safe and so compact that nowhere is more than two hours’ easy drive from the capital. So what are you waiting for? Africa’s most perfectly formed nation offers you a warm Swazi welcome.Official name - Kingdom of Eswatini (Formerly Swaziland)Area - 17,363 km² (6,704 square miles)Capital - Mbabane (administrative); Lobamba (legislative and royal)National Currency - The Swazi Lilangeni (SZL), commonly referred to as Lilangeni (singular) or Emalangeni (plural) was issued as the national currency in 1974 on a par with the South African Rand, under the Common Monetary Agreement.GDP per Capita (2018/2019) - SZL 36, 077.15 (Central Bank of Eswatini, 2019)Average Inflation (Central Bank of Ewatini , 2019) - 4.81Population - 1, 367m
