The Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country located in Southern
Africa , bordering to the north, west and south with South Africa
, and to the eastern side with Mozambique.
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FCO Country Advice for Swaziland
Swaziland contains four main geographical regions, determined
by altitude: The Highveld runs along the western border of the country
and is very scenic, with rivers, waterfalls, and gorges between the
mountains. The capital, Mbabane , is situated in the Highveld area.
The Middleveld is the most populated area, with Manzini being the
main commercial city, and it also has less rainfall. The Lowveld
consists of mostly African bush terrain and is less populated.
The country is diverse with varying landscapes and terrains, from
the mountainous areas by the Mozambique border to rainforest areas
and rivers to the NW. The capital is Mbabane and other sizeable towns
include Siteki, Manzini and Lobamba.
The inhabitants are mostly Swazi (about 97 percent) with the remainder
divided between Zulu, Europeans and refugees from Mozambique . The
main religion is Christianity with Roman Catholic, Anglican, as well
as Muslim and Jewish communities, and other religions. English is
the official language used for business, with Swati the official
country language. Independence was granted by the British in 1968.
There are good roads connecting Swaziland with Johannesburg .
Most visitors to Swaziland enjoy visiting the game parks and nature
reserves to view the wide array of animals which include: zebra,
giraffe, crocodile, hippo, monkeys and baboons, to name just a few.
Private cars are available, or open tours in landrovers. The best
time to visit for viewing the big game is during their winter season.
There is so much for nature lovers and bird watchers, with an incredible
array of flora and fauna throughout the country. Birdwatchers are
recommended to visit during the country’s summer months due
to migratory patterns of some species.
There is a great selection shopping with arts and crafts to be
found for souvenirs, including: wood carvings, tapestries, potteries,
fabrics, glass and candles.
Visitors to Swaziland go there mostly to experience its rich culture
and centurie-old traditions and rituals. Activities for the adventurous
include: Fishing, white water rafting, fishing, golfing, horse riding,
hiking. There are also natural thermal springs, spas, casinos, and
good restaurants offering all kinds of international cuisine. |
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