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Swaziland: Essential Information

Full country name: Kingdom of Swaziland

Surface Area: 17,363 sq km

Population: 1.1 million

Capital: Mbabane

People: Swazi, Zulu, Shangaan-Tsonga and European

Language: Swati, English

Religion: Christian (60%), indigenous beliefs (40%)

Government: monarchy

Head of State: King Mswati III

Currency: Swaziland Lilangeni

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 hours

International Dialling Code: + 268

Voltage Requirments: 220/230V, 50Hz. Most sockets take plugs with three point pins.

When to Go: Winter, from June to August, is probably the best time. You'll get cooler temperatures (downright cold at night) in the eastern lowlands and warmer, drier weather in the highlands.

Passport / Visa Requirements: Few countries need a visa except Austria, France, Switzerland and Germany.

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