Eswatini
Kingdom of Eswatini
People: Swazi
Eswatini is located in Southern Africa and has a population of around 1.2 million. Its capital city is Mbabane, and the most widely spoken official language is English. Eswatini is landlocked, sharing borders with 2 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Eswatini is the 157th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.02% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 153rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 71 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Eswatini — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Kingdom of Eswatini |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Mbabane |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Southern Africa |
| Population | 1,235,549 |
| Area | 17,364 km² |
| Currency | Swazi lilangeni (SZL) L |
| Official Languages | English, Swazi |
| Dialling Code | +268 |
| Internet TLD | .sz |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | SZ / SWZ |
| Borders | Mozambique, South Africa |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eswatini
What is the capital and currency of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane and the currency is the Swazi lilangeni (SZL), symbol L.
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
What currency does Eswatini use?
Eswatini uses the Swazi lilangeni (SZL, symbol: L).
What language do they speak in Eswatini?
The official languages of Eswatini are English and Swazi.
What is the dialling code for Eswatini?
The international dialling code for Eswatini is +268.
What side of the road does Eswatini drive on?
Eswatini drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Eswatini
Mozambique
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