eswatini¶
Introduction¶
Overview of Eswatini¶
Eswatini, officially known as Swaziland, is a small country located in southern Africa. It has been ruled by the House of Nkhosi-Dlamini since 1899. Despite its small size, Eswatini plays an important role in regional and international affairs due to its strategic location and natural resources.
Key Facts¶
Geography¶
- Location: Southern Africa, bordering South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the Indian Ocean.
- Area: approximately 18,235 square kilometers (7,070 sq mi)
- Capital city: Mbabane
- Population: around 1.2 million people.
Government¶
- Constitutional monarchy with a monarch as head of state.
- The king is assisted by a council of ministers and the prime minister.
- Eswatini has a parliamentary system of government.
Historical Context¶
Colonial Era¶
- Swaziland was colonized by the British in 1899, following the discovery of gold.
- In 1910, it gained independence from Britain with the formation of the Union of South Africa.
- The country remained part of the Commonwealth until gaining full independence in 1968.
Modern Era¶
- Eswatini gained its first multiracial constitution in 1996 and its second in 2018 after a referendum on its future.
- Since then, there have been several attempts to introduce democratic reforms, but they have been met with opposition from the royal family and the ruling party.
Significant Contributions¶
Natural Resources¶
- Eswatini is rich in natural resources, including diamonds, gold, platinum, and other minerals.
- The country is also home to significant agricultural land, including crops like sugarcane, maize, and cotton.
Tourism¶
- Eswatini has several tourist attractions, including the beautiful Royal Road, Lake Mafuso, and the Swazi cultural heritage sites.
Impact¶
Regional Role¶
- Eswatini plays a crucial role in regional affairs due to its strategic location.
- The country is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and participates in various regional organizations.
- It has also been recognized as one of the most stable countries in Africa by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
International Relations¶
- Eswatini has diplomatic relations with several countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, India, and the United
Metadata:¶
- Model: llama-3.2-1b-instruct
- Generation time: 2024-11-01 16:42:14
- Keywords: eswatini, wiki, history, facts
- URL: http://192.168.0.250:1234/v1//v1/completions