Swaziland Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Swaziland (ISO: SZ) and the capital city, Mbabane. This page enables you to explore Swaziland and its land boundaries in total: 546 km. You may also view the border countries of Swaziland (total: 2, Mozambique 108 km, South Africa 438 km with its area of total: 17,364 sq km; land: 17,204 sq km, water: 160 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Swaziland Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Swaziland, located in Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about Swaziland including Mbabane, the capital city of Swaziland |
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| Name of the country: | Swaziland | Capital city: | Mbabane |
| Geographical coordinates of Swaziland: | 26 30 S, 31 30 E | Geographical coordinates of Mbabane: | 26 19 S 31 08 E |
| Location of Swaziland: | Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Swaziland: | total: 17,364 sq km; land: 17,204 sq km, water: 160 sq km | Area comparative of Swaziland: | slightly smaller than New Jersey |
| The elevation data of Swaziland: | mean elevation: 305 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Great Usutu River 21 m, highest point: Emlembe 1,862 m | The climate of Swaziland: | varies from tropical to near temperate |
| Land use of Swaziland: | agricultural land: 68.3%; arable land 9.8%; permanent crops 0.8%; permanent pasture 57.7%; forest: 31.7%; other: 0% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 500 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Swaziland: | landlocked country; almost completely surrounded by South Africa | The terrain of Swaziland: | mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains |
| Land boundaries of Swaziland: | total: 546 km | Borders countries of Swaziland: | Mozambique 108 km, South Africa 438 km |
| Maritime claims of Swaziland: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Swaziland
Are you traveling to Swaziland? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa.
Did you know that the legal system of Swaziland is a mixed legal system of civil, common, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Swaziland, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 3,594 km, paved: 1,078 km, unpaved: 2,516 km (2002)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MBABANE (capital) 66,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 21.3% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Swaziland: 1,451,428 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.1% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are English (official language, used for government business), siSwati (official language). These days, Swaziland has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Swaziland nowadays; African 97%, European 3%.
The right to vote in Swaziland can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: both parents must be citizens of Swaziland. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Swaziland for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Swaziland are: Independence Day, 6 September (1968).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Swaziland, these are the most likely dangers you might face: drought. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Mbabane and/or Swaziland?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Swaziland, the population has to face a death rate of 13.4 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Swaziland
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Swaziland. Here they are: English (official language, used for government business), siSwati (official language).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .sz
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; varies from tropical to near temperate.
Its capital city is Mbabane, where the local time zone is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Mbabane: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Swaziland; mean elevation: 305 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Great Usutu River 21 m, highest point: Emlembe 1,862 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 546 km.
Current environmental issues in Swaziland; limited supplies of potable water; wildlife populations being depleted because of excessive hunting; overgrazing; soil degradation; soil erosion.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: drought.
For your traveling options, there are 14 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Swaziland all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 3,594 km, paved: 1,078 km, unpaved: 2,516 km (2002).
Background of Swaziland
Like every nation, Swaziland also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in 1968. Student and labor unrest during the 1990s pressured King MSWATI III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, to grudgingly allow political reform and greater democracy, although he has backslid on these promises in recent years. A constitution came into effect in 2006, but the legal status of political parties was not defined and their status remains unclear. Swaziland has surpassed Botswana as the country with the world’s highest known HIV/AIDS prevalence rate. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
