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Swaziland

Swaziland is Africa's smallest country, but also one of it's most interesting. It combines a peaceful history with strong traditions, vibrant cultural festivals and friendly people. Swaziland's laid-back way of life and beautiful scenery endear it to most

Swaziland is the smallest country in Africa with strong traditions, vibrant cultural festivals and friendly laidback people. Despite it’s stable history and peaceful reputation, Swaziland has one of the world’s highest HIV infection rates and an nemployment rate of about 50%. It is a country of scenic beauty and huge possibility being strategically located between South Africa and Mozambique and having relatively well developed infrastructure.

Swaziland has an expansive system of reserves and national parks for a country so small, and you can be treated to excellent close encounters with black and white rhino and elephant in some of these areas. Aside from the wildlife, travelers can go horse riding, trekking, mountain biking and whitewater rafting amongst magnificent mountain scenery, stay in rural communities and become completely immersed in Swazi culture.

Fast Facts [+-]

Location	Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
Area	17,363 sq km
Border Countries	Mozambique, South Africa
Terrain	Mountainous in the west transitioning to low-lying savannah plains in the east.
Highest Point	Emlembe 1,862 m
Natural Hazards	Drought
Environmental Issues	Limited supplies of potable water; wildlife populations being depleted because of excessive hunting; overgrazing; soil degradation; soil erosion
Population	1,123,605 (July 2002)
Ethnic Groups	African 97%, European 2%, Asian 1%
Religions	Zionist (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship) 40%, Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish and other 30%
Languages	English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official)
Type of Government	Monarchy; independent member of Commonwealth
Capital	Mbabane
Independence Day	6 September 1968 (from UK)
Chief of State/ Head of Government:	Chief of State: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986) Head of Government: Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI
Currency	lilangeni (SZL)
Time	GMT +2
Location	Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa

Featured Accommodation

Lidwala Lodge

Lidwlala backpacker lodge is in the Ezulwini valley, right next to our head office. The lodge is conveniently located on the main Ezulwini road, less than 2km from many of the areas main facilities & attractions (craft markets, the Gables shopping centre,

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Kruger to Coast 4-6wks

The most worthwhile trip ever, to meet amazing people, see wonderful Africa whilst always feeling totally at home, everyone is family and the people of Africa and the beautiful sights will always be remembered-perfect!

Alexander Griffiths
United Kingdom (06/07/2009)

Meet the Team

Shelby Stapleton
Social Projects Coordinator, Cape Town

Shelby's passion for the South African people, culture and country started long ago. She returned to South Africa to share her passion for health, community development, Fairtrade and education. Shelby has a long history of working for not for profit organisations around the world in India, Mexico and HIV/AIDS prevention in South Africa. All this experience has brought her to All Out Africa where she hopes to share her love for change with volunteers who visit Cape Town.