The Swazis have retained their cultural identity despite growing western influence. While many people find it convenient to dress in western clothes, large numbers still stick to the traditional brightly coloured native attire.
Officially name: Kingdom of Swaziland
Capital: Lobamba (royal and legislative), Mbabane (administrative)
Largest city: Mbabane
Official language: English, SiSwati
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Swaziland is divided into four regions. These regions are subdivided into 55 tinkhundla. These, in turn, are divided into imiphakatsi.