FAST FACTS

Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
17,363 sq km
Varies from tropical to near temperate
1,185,000 (2009 estimate)
African 97%, European 2%, Asian 1%
Christian 83%, Islam 0.95%, Bahai 0.5%, Hindu 0.15%
English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official)
Mbabane
lilangeni (SZL) or South African Rand (equal value)