Eswatini

Interesting Facts About Eswatini

• Eswatini is the second smallest country in Africa, measuring no more than 200 km north to south and 130 km east to west.
• Despite its small size, Eswatini has diverse climate and topography, ranging from cool, mountainous highveld to hot, dry lowveld.
• The country has two capitals: Mbabane is the executive capital and largest city, while Lobamba serves as the legislative and second capital.
• Eswatini gained independence on 6 September 1968 and initially adopted a Westminster-style constitution, which was annulled by King Sobhuza II on 12 April 1973.
• The country's electoral system uses tinkhundla as electoral constituencies, a system established by decree of the King.
• Before 1993, Eswatini's elections did not use secret ballots and voters were not registered; instead, voters elected an electoral college by passing through gates designated for candidates of choice.

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