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Brief History. As was the case in many African countries, Swaziland's indigenous population came under the control of colonial powers -- in this case, British and Boer -- beginning in the 19th century. Independence from Britain was a long while coming: a constitutional monarchy was declared in 1968. Although the King, Sobhuza II, discarded the original constitution in 1973, a new legislature was formed in 1979. Sobhuza died in 1982 and was succeeded by his son.

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Country Information

Local name: Swaziland

Capital: Mbabane

Population: 1,136,334

Government: monarchy

Currency: lilangeni (SZL)

Land size: 17,363 sq km

Topography: mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains

Typical foods:

Major exports: soft drink concentrates, sugar, wood pulp, cotton yarn, refrigerators, citrus and canned fruit
Information on the People

Official language: English, siSwati

Other languages spoken:

Religions: Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish and other 30%

Literacy rate: 81.6%

Male/Female Ratio: 0.95 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 32.62 years

Ethnic groups: African 97%, European 3%

Internet users: 36,000

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