Population: 1,133,066
Capital: Mbabane
Time Zone: UTC+2
Currency Name: lilangeni (SZL)
Government Type: monarchy
Languages: English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official)
Ethnic Breakdown: African 97%, European 3%
Religion: Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%
Major Cities: Mbabane
Phone Country Code: 268
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website:
High Travel Season: May - June
Voltage: 230 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: m
Major Holidays:
Misc Fact / Good to Know: One in three adults aged 15-49 are infected with HIV/AIDS in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland
