Sholu
Sovereignmonarchy

Eswatini

eSwatini

1968 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · monarchy
Period
1968 CE
Known Periods
5
Capital
Mbabane
Data Confidence
High

Overview

Small landlocked kingdom in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. Capital: Mbabane. Formerly known as Swaziland, renamed to Eswatini in 2018. One of Africa's last absolute monarchies.

Historical Periods

Kingdom of Eswatini

1968 CE – present

Capital: Mbabane

Eswatini (1969–1972)

1969 CE – 1972 CE

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Capital: LobambaArea: 17,129 km²

Eswatini (1973–1975)

1973 CE – 1975 CE

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Capital: LobambaArea: 17,289 km²

Eswatini (1976–2023)

1976 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: LobambaArea: 17,129 km²

Eswatini (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: LobambaArea: 17,129 km²

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