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Eswatini

Africa · Capital: Mbabane

Eswatini is a country in Africa, home to about 1.2 million people across 17,364 km². Its capital is Mbabane. It is landlocked sharing land borders with 2 countries.

Key facts

Capital

Mbabane (not its largest city)

Region

Africa

Population

~1.2 million people

Area

17,364 km²

Density

69 people per km²

Coastline

Landlocked

Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

Drives on the

Left

Languages

Swazi, English

Standard time zones

1

Highest point

1,862 m

Head of state

A monarch

Member of

Commonwealth of Nations

Flag colors

blue, yellow, red, black, white

Which countries border Eswatini?2

Eswatini in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Eswatini is a deep cut — answers this obscure only show up in hard puzzles. These are the 27 clues from the pool that are true of Eswatini, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

Common questions about Eswatini

Which countries border Eswatini?
Eswatini shares a land border with 2 countries: Mozambique and South Africa.
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane, which is not its largest city.
Is Eswatini landlocked?
Yes. Eswatini is landlocked, with no coastline on any ocean or sea.
What language is spoken in Eswatini?
Eswatini has 2 official languages: Swazi and English.

Facts reviewed June 2025. Populations are rounded estimates; area includes inland water.