Quick Facts

- Full Country Name: Kingdom of Swaziland
- Capital: Mbabane (administrative) Lobamba (legislative).
- Language: English, Swazi, Zulu.
- Currency: Lilangeni (SZL) = 100 cents.
- People: Siswati (95%), Zulu, Shangaan-Tsonga, European descent.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 37.18, Female: 34.07.
- Religion: Christian (60%), traditional beliefs (40%).
- Size (sq km): 17,400 (157th)
- Population: 1.0 million (154th)
- Population Density per sq km: 59 (135th)
- Country Dialling Code: 268
- Internet Country Code: .sz
- Time Zone: GMT +2
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Amex, Mastercard and traveller's cheques widely accepted.
- Business Hours: 0800-1300 and 1400-1645 Monday-Friday.
- GDP: US$3.8 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$4,200
- Annual Growth: 2.9%
- Inflation: 8%
- Major Industries: Sugar, mining (coal and asbestos), wood pulp, agriculture, soft drink concentrates.
- Major Trading Partners: South Africa, Japan, UK, USA.
- Personal Safety: Generally stable.
