Africa/Southern Africa
Eswatini
Mbabane
1.2 Mio
17 364 km²
Swazi lilangeni, South African rand
Landlocked
English, Swazi
Historical Events
1745 - Establishment of the Swazi Kingdom
The Swazi Kingdom was established under the leadership of Ngwane III.
1875 - Expansion under Mswati II
Mswati II expanded and unified the Swazi Kingdom during the 19th century.
1881 - Boundaries Established
The boundaries of the Kingdom of Swaziland were drawn up amid the European Scramble for Africa.
1903 - British High Commission Territory
Swaziland became a British high commission territory following the Second Boer War.
1968 - Independence from Britain
Swaziland regained its full independence on 6 September 1968.
2005 - Constitution Adopted
Eswatini adopted its current constitution, establishing its governance framework.
1986 - Rule of King Mswati III
King Mswati III began his reign, marking the continuation of absolute monarchy.
2018 - Name Change to Eswatini
The official name was changed from Kingdom of Swaziland to Kingdom of Eswatini.