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
Capital: LobambaArea: 17,129 km²
Eswatini (1973–1975)
1973 CE – 1975 CE
Capital: LobambaArea: 17,289 km²
Eswatini (1976–2023)
1976 CE – 2023 CE
Capital: LobambaArea: 17,129 km²
Eswatini (2024–2024)
2024 CE – 2024 CE
Capital: LobambaArea: 17,129 km²