Swaziland Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: The Kingdom of Swaziland
  • Population: 1.1 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Mbabane
  • Area: 17,364 sq km (6,704 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Swazi, English (both official)
  • Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs
  • Life expectancy: 46 years (men), 45 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Lilangeni = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Sugar, wood pulp, minerals
  • GNI per capita: US $2,520 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .sz
  • International dialling code: +268

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan 14.9 24.9 253.2 16.9
Feb 14.5 24.5 224.6 14.3
Mar 13.4 24.1 151.6 13.8
Apr 11.0 22.6 87.9 9.8
May 7.9 21.4 33.8 5.1
Jun 4.7 19.3 19.4 2.8
Jul 4.6 19.8 20.1 3.1
Aug 6.6 21.3 35.1 6.5
Sep 9.5 23.2 69.4 9.2
Oct 11.3 22.8 141.9 14.9
Nov 12.9 22.5 197.8 17.0
Dec 14.2 23.7 206.9 16.5