AFRICA

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Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 1.2 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 16.55 SZL
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $3,910
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 22, 2026
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About EswatiniOverview, geography, and key facts
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Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini, also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom of Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa on all sides except the northeast, where it shares a border with Mozambique. At no more than 200 km (120 mi) north to south and 130 km (81 mi) east to west, Eswatini is one of the smallest countries in Africa. However, its climate and topography are diverse, ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld. The executive capital and largest city is Mbabane, and the legislative and second capital is Lobamba.

Capital Mbabane
Population 1.2 million
Area 17,364 km²
Languages English, Swazi
Currency Swazi lilangeni (SZL)
GDP/Capita $3,910
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
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Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Swazi lilangeni (SZL)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 16.55 SZL
GDP
$4.9B
GDP per Capita
$3,910

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 3,061 SZL
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
64.1 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Mbabane
Area
17,364 km²
Population
1,235,549
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Languages
English, Swazi
Calling Code
+268
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
SZ