Basic Information About Swaziland:

The Kingdom of Swaziland is a small country bordered by South Africa to its north and Mozambique to the east. Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in Africa.  The country and its people take their names from Mswati II, the 19th-century king under whose rule Swazi territory was expanded and unified.  Swaziland is a developing country, and the economic drivers are agriculture and manufacturing.

Population: The population of Swaziland is 1,311,394.

GDP: $8.6 billion (2016)

Climate: Swaziland has wonderful weather with December being summer and June being winter.  The winter is usually dry, and the summer is considered the rainy season.  The best time to visit is March to November.

People: The Swazi are a Bantu Nguni-speaking people in southeastern Africa, chiefly in Swaziland and South Africa.

Religion: Zionist Christian (40%), Roman Catholic (20%), Muslim (10%), other (30%).

Capital: Mbabane is the capital of Swaziland.

Language: Swazi or siSwati is the national and official languages.

Currency: The Swazi Lilangeni is the currency of Swaziland.

Time Zone: UTC+02:00

Country Phone Code: 268

Emergency Number: 999

Electricity: 230 Volts, 50 Hz; Plug Styles: Type M (South African plug)

Security Concerns: Crime is a major concern in Swaziland for tourist and increases during the holiday season.  Visitors should exercise caution especially at night and avoid areas such parks in Mbabane.