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| Mbabane Quick Facts |
Area - 17,363 sq km.
Kingdom of Swaziland Ruler - King MswatiIII
Prime Minister - Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini
Capital - Mbabane.
Ethnicity/Race - African 97%, European 3%.
Population - 1,173,900.
Languages - English, siSwati (both official).
Religion - Zionist, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish.
Literacy Rate - 82%. |
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People
The overwhelming majority of the people of Swaziland are Swazi. In fact, they constitute 90% of the population and the rest 10% are Zulu, Tonga, Shangaan and European. The country is also home to large numbers of refugees fleeing Mozambique. The vast majority of the Swazi people converted to Christianity long back. More than 60% practise Christianity, while the rest adhere to older, less formal religious beliefs.
The society is still extremely conservative with the monarchy holding on firmly to the heartstrings of the people. A traditional way of life is reinforced by emphasis on old beliefs, norms and values. Craftsmanship continues to be highly valued and is an inherent part of day-to-day life in the less developed rural pockets of the country.
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