Eswatini — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Eswatini: capital Mbabane, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Eswatini is in Africa. Its capital is Mbabane.

Climate

Varies from tropical to near temperate; wet season from October to March

Mostly mountains and hills with some moderately sloping plains in the east

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is one of the last absolute monarchies in Africa.

The Umhlanga (Reed Dance) ceremony brings together thousands of unmarried women each year.

Eswatini changed its name from Swaziland in 2018 to avoid confusion with Switzerland.

1745: Ngwane III leads Swazi people to present-day Eswatini

1881: Britain recognizes Swaziland independence

1903: Becomes a British protectorate

1968: Independence from Britain as Swaziland

1973: King Sobhuza II suspends the constitution

2018: Country officially renamed from Swaziland to Eswatini