Swaziland

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Geography of Swaziland

Swaziland is a country in Southern Africa, lying between Mozambique and South Africa. The country is located at the geographic coordinates 26°30′S 31°30′E. Swaziland has an area of 17,363 square kilometres, of which 160 are water. The major regions of the country are Lowveld, Midveld and Highveld.

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Overview of Swaziland

Officially name: Kingdom of Swaziland

Capital: Lobamba (royal and legislative), Mbabane (administrative)

Largest city: Mbabane

Official language: English, SiSwati

Government: Absolute Monarchy

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Rivers of Swaziland

Swaziland is well watered, with four large rivers flowing eastward across it into the Indian Ocean. These are the Komati (source in South Africa) and the Mbuluzi (or Umbeluzi) Rivers in the north, the Great Usutu (or Lusutfu) River (source in South Africa) in the center, and the Ngwavuma River in the south.