Eswatini

Where is Eswatini?

Eswatini is in Southern Africa, Africa, bordering Mozambique, South Africa. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Lobamba

Continent

Africa

Subregion

Southern Africa

Population

1,136,191

Land area

17,364 km²

ISO codes

SZ / SWZ

Languages

English, Swazi

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Swazi lilangeni (SZL)

Calling code

+268

Internet domain

.sz

How Eswatini compares

Eswatini ranks 155th of 194 countries on this site by population and 153rd by land area — roughly 0.02% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 49th of 54 by population and 48th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Eswatini: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Eswatini flag breaks down as 37.8% blue, 30.8% red, 13.5% yellow, 7.5% black and 7.4% white.

• 37.8% blue
• 30.8% red
• 13.5% yellow
• 7.5% black
• 7.4% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Eswatini is Africa's last absolute monarchy, where the king rules alongside traditional regimental customs.
2. Umhlanga Reed Dance gathers thousands of young women who present reeds to the queen mother in a ceremony of chastity and national unity.
3. Reed baskets and intricate sisal weaving are hallmark crafts sold in Mbabane and Manzini markets.
4. Hlane Royal National Park protects lions, rhinos, and vast savanna within one of Africa's smallest countries.
5. Incwala is a sacred kingship ritual involving seasonal first-fruits symbolism, danced only when the king permits.

Bordering countries

• Mozambique
• South Africa

Eswatini: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Eswatini?

The capital of Eswatini is Lobamba.

What continent is Eswatini in?

Eswatini is in Africa, specifically the Southern Africa subregion.

What is the population of Eswatini?

Eswatini has a population of roughly 1,136,191 people, across a land area of 17,364 km².

What language is spoken in Eswatini?

The main languages of Eswatini are English and Swazi.

Which countries border Eswatini?

Eswatini shares a land border with 2 countries: Mozambique and South Africa.