Swaziland

[ swah-zee-land ]

/ ˈswɑ ziˌlænd /

noun

a kingdom in SE Africa between S Mozambique and the E Republic of South Africa: formerly a British protectorate. 6704 sq. mi. (17,363 sq. km). Capital: Mbabane.

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Examples from the Web for swaziland

In Swaziland, girls who experienced violence were also at greater risk for alcohol abuse, depression and suicidal thoughts.
To End HIV, Stop Violence Against Adolescent Girls|Michele Moloney-Kitts|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It seems that aroplanes had flown over parts of Swaziland during the war, and she was curious about these.
Adventures in Swaziland|Owen Rowe O'Neil
Moreover, a strong raiding party had just come back from British Swaziland.
London to Ladysmith via Pretoria|Winston Spencer Churchill
To begin with, both Swaziland and Amatongaland can be annexed to the Empire.
The Last Boer War|H. Rider Haggard

When we have left Swaziland the king will tell you everything.
Adventures in Swaziland|Owen Rowe O'Neil
Labotsibeni is dead and I have sent for you to surrender the throne to me so that the people of Swaziland may know who is king.
Adventures in Swaziland|Owen Rowe O'Neil

British Dictionary definitions for swaziland

Swaziland

/ (ˈswɑːzɪˌlænd) /

noun

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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Culture definitions for swaziland

Swaziland

[ (swah-zee-land) ]

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

Note

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

Note

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