Facts

Location: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa

Area (only Total) total: 17,363 sq km

Climate: varies from tropical to near temperate

Terrain: mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains

Population: 1,128,814

Main Language (only first): English

Government type: monarchy

Capital (Name): Mbabane

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+2

Independence: 6 September 1968

National holiday: Independence Day, 6 September