Swaziland profile

Reed Dance in Swaziland

Young women parade at the annual Reed Dance, where the king can choose a new bride

  • Full name: The Kingdom of Swaziland

  • Population: 1.2 million (UN, 2012)

  • Capital: Mbabane

  • Area: 17,364 sq km (6,704 sq miles)

  • Major languages: Swazi, English (both official)

  • Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs

  • Life expectancy: 50 years (men), 49 years (women) (UN)

  • Monetary unit: 1 Lilangeni = 100 cents

  • Main exports: Sugar, wood pulp, minerals

  • GNI per capita: US $3,470 (World Bank, 2011)

  • Internet domain: .sz

  • International dialling code: +268