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Swaziland

Swaziland is the smallest country in Southern Africa and in the southern hemisphere. The last remaining absolute kingdom of Africa is surrounded by the Republic of South Africa and Mozambique.
In tourist point of view Swaziland has great parks with great variety of wildlife and it is well-known for handicrafts.

Swaziland is probably one of the most relaxed place travellers can experience. Don't rush through it on your way from South Africa to Mozambique or vice versa. Spend some time in Swaziland and you won't regret it!

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Area: 17.363 sq km
Capital: Mbabane
Currency: Lilangeni
Language: English (official, government business conducted in English),
siSwati (official)
Population: 1.136.334 (07/06 est.)
Ethnic Groups: African 97%
European 3%
Climate: varies from tropical to near temperate
Elevation Extremes: lowest point: Great Usutu River - 21 m
highest point: Emlembe - 1.862 m
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 38,8% (2003 est.)
Electricity: 230V - 50hz
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Internet Country Code: .sz

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