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1.2M#156
17.4K km²#153
Southern Africa
Swazi lilangeni, South African rand
$4.9B USD#204
Lower middle income
Landlocked
English, Swazi
HISTORIC TIMELINE
1745Establishment of the Swazi Kingdom
The Swazi Kingdom was established under the leadership of Ngwane III.
1875Expansion under Mswati II
Mswati II expanded and unified the Swazi Kingdom during the 19th century.
1881Boundaries Established
The boundaries of the Kingdom of Swaziland were drawn up amid the European Scramble for Africa.
1903British High Commission Territory
Swaziland became a British high commission territory following the Second Boer War.
1968Independence from Britain
Swaziland regained its full independence on 6 September 1968.
2005Constitution Adopted
Eswatini adopted its current constitution, establishing its governance framework.
1986Rule of King Mswati III
King Mswati III began his reign, marking the continuation of absolute monarchy.
2018Name Change to Eswatini
The official name was changed from Kingdom of Swaziland to Kingdom of Eswatini.