Swaziland

American  

[swah-zee-land] / ˈswɑ ziˌlænd /

noun

1. a kingdom in SE Africa between S Mozambique and the E Republic of South Africa: formerly a British protectorate. 6,704 sq. mi. (17,363 sq. km). Mbabane.

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Swaziland British  

/ ˈswɑːzɪˌlænd /

noun

1. a kingdom in southern Africa: made a protectorate of the Transvaal by Britain in 1894; gained independence in 1968; a member of the Commonwealth. Official languages: Swazi and English. Religion: Christian majority, traditional beliefs. Currency: lilangeni (plural emalangeni) and South African rand. Capital: Mbabane (administrative), Lobamba (legislative). Pop: 1 403 362 (2013 est). Area: 17 363 sq km (6704 sq miles)

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Swaziland Cultural  

1. Kingdom in southeastern Africa, bordered by South Africa to the south, west, and north, and Mozambique to the east.

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The Swazi people resisted Afrikaner demands for incorporation into South Africa. After the collapse of apartheid, Swaziland established diplomatic relations with South Africa.

In 1903, Swaziland became a British territory. It became fully independent in 1968.

Example Sentences

Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980, and Swaziland Eswatini in 2018.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Eswatini, a small enclave kingdom formerly known as Swaziland, is one of 12 countries that still recognise Taiwan.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Previously known as Swaziland, Eswatini is a small, landlocked country surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

The country of Eswatini used to be known as Swaziland.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 29, 2024

Healdtown attracted students from all over the country, as well as from the protectorates of Basutoland, Swaziland, and Bechuana- land.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela