Swaziland

[swah-zee-land]

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.

Swaziland

/ 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)

Swaziland

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

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.

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

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

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Previously known as Swaziland, Eswatini is surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique.

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Previously known as Swaziland, Eswatini is landlocked by neighbours South Africa and Mozambique.

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The country, formerly known as Swaziland, allows independent candidates to stand for parliament but does not allow political parties to participate.

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