Swaziland

[swah-zee-land]

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

Contemporary Examples of 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

Historical Examples of swaziland

The independence of Swaziland was guaranteed by the convention of 1884.
The Last Boer War
H. Rider Haggard
To begin with, both Swaziland and Amatongaland can be annexed to the Empire.
The Last Boer War
H. Rider Haggard
Among the troopers on escort was one Madden, an old Swaziland acquaintance.
The Matabele Campaign
R. S. S. Baden-Powell
To-night they beat in Swaziland and down into the Tonga border.
Prester John
John Buchan
His first wife Maria was then the only white woman in Swaziland.
Life of Frederick Courtenay Selous, D.S.O.
J.G. Millais

British Dictionary definitions for swaziland

Swaziland

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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swaziland in Culture

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.