| Local name: Umbuso we Swatini |
| Surface : 17.360 Kmq......The
landlocked Kingdom of Swaziland is about the same size as
Wales and is the smallest country in the Southern hemisphere. It is situated between the
Republic of South Africa and Mozambique |
| Population : 912,878 for the year
1997 |
| Climate: Seasons: The temperature in Swaziland hits its high
point in October. Shortly after the mercury climbs to its apex, the rain begins in early
December and doesn't stop until after April....Regions - The lower grasslands of Swaziland
experience acute weather shifts, with warm summers and cold temperatures in the winter.
The grassland that lie to the east are sub-tropical. This area does not experience a
legitimate winter. The temperature in this region remains warm into the winter months. |
| Visa: A passport that is valid for at least six months upon
entry is required of all. Visas are not generally required for tourists or business
visitors traveling to Swaziland for comparatively short stays (less than ninety days) on
standard passports from the U.S., Britain, Australia, Canada, or Japan. The list of
additionally excepted individuals is somewhat lengthy, but follows complete: Citizens of
E.U. countries can obtain a visa at no fee, on arrival, except nationals of Finland,
Italy, and Sweden, who do not require a visa at all. Nationals of Switzerland can get a
visa on arrival for no charge. No visa is required of you if you are a citizen of Bahamas,
Barbados, Botswana, Cyprus, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Israel,
Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Norway,
Papua New Guinea, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South
Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Uruguay, Western Samoa,
Zambia, or Zimbabwe. A return ticket is recommended, although not essential.
Single-entry visas are available as well as multiple-entry visas in increments of 3, 6, or
12 months |
| Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. 15-amp round pin
plugs....Three-pin plug |
| Capital : Mbabane |
| System : Monarchy Constitutional |
| Languages : english, seSwati, zulu |
| Religions : animism (20%), christians (73%) |
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| Money : The official currency of Swaziland is Lilangeni
(E). The plural form of "Lilangeni" is "Emalangeni". The Lilangeni is
made up of 100 cents. |
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