Swaziland

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 * Location**: Inside South Africa, West of Mozambique, south of Mbuzuli River in the Drakensberg Mountains. [[image:http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/sznewz.gif width="725" height="251" align="right" caption="swaziland maps, detailed map of swaziland, map of swaziland"]]=====
 * Climate:** tropical to mid temperate.
 * Nationality**: Swazi.
 * Population**: 1,128,814.Annual growth rate: -0.41%.
 * Ethnic groups**: African 97%, European 3%.
 * Religion**: Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Baha'i, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%.

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**Natural resources**: Coal, quarry stone, timber, talc.

 * FOREIGN RELATIONS:** Swaziland is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Swaziland was the chair of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC).

Active manpower:** 3000 (2005 est.) //males age 15-49:// 284,530 (2003 est.), 253,510 (2002 est.) //males age 15-49:// 165,005 (2003 est.), 146,805 (2002 est.)
 * __Military__
 * Military branches:** Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force (Army), Royal Swaziland Police Force
 * Military manpower - availability:**
 * Military manpower - fit for military service:**
 * Military expenditures - dollar figure:** $20 million (FY01/02)
 * Military expenditures - percent of GDP:** 4.75% (FY00/01)


 * Freedom:** Became free in 1921 however Swaziland's government is a Constitutional monarchy of Great Britain.

1894** - Britain and the Boer Republic of Transvaal jointly rule Swaziland.
 * Timeline
 * 1921** - King Sobhuza II succeeds to the throne.
 * 1962** - The Ngwane National Liberatory Congress (NNLC) is formed.
 * 1964** - Swaziland's first constitution enters into force.
 * 1964** - King Sobhuza establishes a political party, the Imbokodvo National Movement (INM). It secures all the seats in the new Legislative Council.
 * 1967** - A new constitution comes into effect, providing for the introduction of self-government once independence is gained.
 * 2001 September** - The king forbids men from sleeping with teenage girls for the next five years to help stem the Aids crisis.
 * 2001 April** - Constitutional Review Commission recommends King Mswati's powers are extended and that all political parties continue to be banned.
 * 2002 November** - King Mswati takes delivery of a $45m jet, despite the country's parliament voting to cancel the order.
 * 2005 August** - King signs a new constitution. The document has been eight years in the making.


 * Other Info**

Swaziland is a visitable country. It has anything from museums to zoos, many different cultures to discover, and many cities. Swaziland is a tourist atrraction in major cities, and these cities hold attractions like hotels and nightclubs, along with family oriented ares as well. The ares that are less desireable to visit are the smaller cities that aren't very healthy. Swaziland is the country with the highest HIV/AIDS rate and has many other diseases that pose a threat to contracting the virus. So as long as your in a major city such as Mbabane, the capital, you will not only have a good time but stay healthy as well.

Sybolism of Flag ** Blue: Peace Yellow: Wealth Red: Battle Tassels: Monarchy
 * Swaziland Flag

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