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Full name of country

The kingdom of Swaziland, locally known as eSwatini.

Head of state

The head of state is His Majesty King Mswati 111

Population

Estimated at 1.2. million. Last census conducted in 2007 report still due.

Capital of Swaziland

The Capital of Swaziland is Mbabane located in the Hhohho district.

Country size

The area of Swaziland is 17,364 square KM, which is comparable to the State of New Jersey in America and Wales in U.K.

Official Languages

siSwati and English

Religion

The common religion in the country is Christianity.

Currency

Swaziland Lilangeni - SZL(singular) and Emalangeni (plural i.e. more than 1). It is at par with the South African Rand.

Cultural events

Umhlanga (reed dance), Incwala, Lusekwane and more.

Newspapers

There are two daily newspapers, The Times of Swaziland and The Swazi Observer. These newspapers are both based at the Capital of Swaziland, Mbabane with branches in Manzini and key towns.

Manzini city

Manzini is the busiest city in the kingdom. It can get intimidating at times but once you get used to it, there is a lot to appreciate about the city.

Swaziland weather: www.swazimet.gov.sz

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Swazi reed dance

Brief history of the kingdom

The reed dance is a spectacular annual event which has attracted thousands of tourists to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Performing at the reed dance ceremony are thousands of Swazi maidens in their traditional attire. These Swazi girls come from all around the country and gather for the ceremony which lasts for about eight days.

Swaziland was originally occupied by the hunting and gathering people widely known as the Bushmen. They migrated south before the 16th century to what is now known as Mozambique . It was at this time that the Bushmen disintegrated to form the various ethnic groups of Southern Africa .

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Ezulwini valley which lies at the bottom of the Malagwane hills along the Manzini/Mbabane highway

eZulwini valley, the tourist haven

The disparity in the levels of HIV infection between men and women – especially in countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Swaziland – is of great concern. Particularly among youth and young adults, many more girls are infected than boys

HIV/AIDS and the young generation

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This section covers Swazi consumer's exposure to advertising media available in the country. It provides information about radio,television, newspapers, magazines, outdoor and the internet....

The banking section contains information about the type of bank accounts held by consumers in Swaziland, the types of loans being paid by loan holders, reasons why consumers are planning to take loans, consumer's favorite pay-off line amongst banks in the kingdom etc. ..

This telecommunications section is divided into two parts, cellular phone and fixed phone ownership and usage in the country. It provides information about ownership, average expenditure per month, people contacted the most, common calling times amongst Swazi consumers & more telecomms information....

This transportation section provides information about the form of transport used in the kingdom, average expenditure on transport per month, car ownership (brands owned, model year etc.)...

This health and fitness section provides market research information about perception on major causes of death in the country, perception about Swaziland's HIV/AIDS prevalence statistics and more

The shopping and brands section provides information about consumer's special purchase of the month, electronic/ electric equipment bought, shopping areas, top brands in the kingdom etc.. You can also bid or buy on Africa's largest online market place.

This advertising section considers consumer's perception on advertising in the country .Information found in the market reports available include, a list of companies perceived as top advertisers, media perceived as "most used" by advertisers and most preferred form of advertising.

This jobs section provides information about jobs and business in the kingdom. It features market reports on job satisfaction, business ownership, sources of capital for planned business ventures.

This tourism section provides information about Swazi based holiday travelers. It considers those who traveled for holidays in December, top places traveled to within the country, type of accommodation, mode of transportation used etc. In this section you can also find links to quality sites about accommodation, hotel, flights to Swaziland, etc..

Swaziland transport

This article will give you a quick overview of transport availability in the kingdom

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The grim reality of breast cancer in the kingdom

Breast Cancer has developed to be a grave concern in the kingdom of Swaziland . From the time it was discovered the numbers of women diagnosed with this disease have been increasing.

The University of Swaziland in national development

UNISWA is in itself a product of a long-held desire for an institution of higher learning for Africans developing from the University of Botswana , Lesotho , and Swaziland (UBLS) between 1964 - 1975.

By Tengetile Ngwekazi

Swazi culture and custom

contributing to the unity of the Swazi nation, the country enjoys a unique culture, customs and traditional practices considered the roots of the Swazi Nation. The monarchy is a much revered institution and a symbol of national unity. The sacred Incwala Ceremony also forms part of the unique cultural heritage of the Swazi people.

Courtesy of Kaleidoscope Magazine