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Eswatini — silhouette, capital and facts
Eswatini is in Africa and its capital is Mbabane. With about 1.2 million people and 17,364 km², it ranks 153rd in area and 156th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Eswatini, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Mbabane
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 1.2 million
- Area
- 17,364 km²
- Language
- Swazi and English
- Currency
- Lilangeni
- Flag colors
- blue, yellow, red, black, white
Borders
Eswatini shares a land border with 2 countries: South Africa, Mozambique.
Fun facts about Eswatini
- The country was called Swaziland until 2018, when the king adopted Eswatini, "land of the Swazi".
- The Umhlanga, or Reed Dance, gathers thousands of young women who carry reeds to the royal palace.
- It is one of the world's last absolute monarchies and one of the smallest countries in mainland Africa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
Which continent is Eswatini in?
Eswatini is in Africa.
Which countries border Eswatini?
Eswatini shares a land border with 2 countries: South Africa, Mozambique.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Eswatini?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Eswatini is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Eswatini?
The country was called Swaziland until 2018, when the king adopted Eswatini, "land of the Swazi". The Umhlanga, or Reed Dance, gathers thousands of young women who carry reeds to the royal palace. It is one of the world's last absolute monarchies and one of the smallest countries in mainland Africa.
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