Swaziland Facts and Figures

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Meaning of Country's name	Named after the Swazi people, the dominant ethnic group in the country. The word "Swazi" derives from Mswati I, a former king of Swaziland
Capital	Lobamba
Largest Cities	Mbabane, Manzini, Big Bend, Malkerns
Population	1,185,000 (2009 est)
Country Code	268
Internet Country Code	.sz
Area	6,704 sq mi (17,364 km sq)
Area-Comparative	Slightly smaller than New Jersey
Bordering Countries	South Africa, Mozambique
Date of Founding (Current State)	September 6,1968
Type of Government	Absolute Monarchy
Languages Spoken	English, SiSwati
Religions Practiced	Christians (82.7%), Islam (0.95%), Baha i Faith (0.5%), Hinduism (0.15%)
GDP per Capita	$2,907 (2009 est) (USD)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	minus (-) 0.4 % (2009 est)
Top Exports	Sugar,Citrus, Forest Products
National Holidays	New Year's Day – January 1, Good Friday – April 2, Easter Monday – April 5, Birthday of King Mswati III – April 19, National Flag Day – April 25, Labor Day – May 1, Ascension – May 13, Birthday of the Late King Sobhuza – July 22, Umhlanha, Reed Dance Day – August 1, Somhlol Day (Independence Day) – September 6, Incwala Ceremony – December 1, Christmas Day – December 25, Boxing Day – December 26
Money Currency	Lilangeni (SZL)
National Sports Teams	Swaziland National Football Team, Swaziland National Cricket Team
Random Fact	Swaziland is divided into four districts: the northwest Hhohho; Lubombo in the east; the central-west Manzini; and the southern Shiselweni