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Swaziland

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Swaziland , officially Kingdom of Swaziland, kingdom (2005 est. pop. 1,174,000), 6,705 sq mi (17,366 sq km), SE Africa. It is bordered on the S, W, and N by the Republic of South Africa and on the E by Mozambique. The capital and largest city is Mbabane . Land and People The country is mountainous, with steplike plateaus descending from the high veld (3,500-5,000 ft/1,067-1,524 m) in the W through the middle veld (1,500-3,000 ft/457-914 m) and the low veld (500-1,500 ft/152-457 m), then rising to the rolling plateau of the Lebombo Mts. Swaziland is cut by four major river systems, which... Read more
Swaziland
Swaziland Basic Data Official Country Name: Kingdom of Swaziland Region (Map name): Africa Population: 1,083,289 Language...rate: 67% Background — General Characteristics Swaziland is landlocked and almost surrounded by South Africa... Read more
Swaziland
SWAZILAND Kingdom of Swaziland Major City: Mbabane Other City: Manzini EDITOR'S NOTE This chapter was adapted from the Department of State Post Report for Swaziland. Supplemental material has been added to increase coverage of minor... Read more

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