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Capital of Eswatini: Mbabane — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane. Eswatini sits in Africa, has a population of 1,201,670, and uses the SZL. Official languages include Swazi, English.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Mbabane
  • Continent: Africa
  • Population: ~1,201,670
  • Area: 17,364 km²
  • Population density: 69.2 people per km²
  • Official languages: Swazi, English
  • Currency: SZL
  • ISO code: SZ

How big is Eswatini?

By population, Eswatini ranks 158th in the world, holding roughly 0.02% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 154th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Eswatini has 69.2 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.

Within Africa, Eswatini is the 49th most populous country of 54.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Eswatini in population are Cyprus (1,251,488) and Djibouti (1,120,849).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Kuwait (17,818 km²) and Fiji (18,272 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Swazi is listed as an official language of Eswatini alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.

Eswatini uses the SZL, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Eswatini

Eswatini was called Swaziland until 2018, so both names mean the same country. It has two capitals: Mbabane, where the government works, and Lobamba, the royal and parliamentary capital. Most quizzes want Mbabane.

The flag of Eswatini: blue, yellow, red and black-and-white

🇸🇿 The flag is horizontal stripes of blue, yellow, a wide red band, yellow and blue, with a black-and-white Nguni shield, two spears and a staff across the red. Blue stands for peace, yellow for the country's resources and red for battles of the past. The shield stands for protection.

Region and neighbours

Eswatini is a small landlocked country in southern Africa, almost surrounded by South Africa. It shares land borders with 2 countries: South Africa and Mozambique. Eswatini is landlocked, with no coast on the open ocean.

Three facts about Eswatini

  1. The country changed its English name from Swaziland to Eswatini in 2018.
  2. Eswatini is one of the last absolute monarchies in the world, ruled by a king.
  3. It is one of the smallest countries in Africa.

Sources: Wikipedia: Eswatini, Wikipedia: Flag of Eswatini, Wikipedia: Mbabane, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Eswatini

Eswatini capital quiz

  1. What is the capital of Eswatini 🇸🇿?

    • Khartoum
    • Mbabane
    • Yamoussoukro
    • Victoria
    Show answer

    Mbabane

  2. What is the capital of Djibouti 🇩🇯?

    • Djibouti
    • Gaborone
    • Kigali
    • Dakar
    Show answer

    Djibouti

  3. What is the capital of Mauritius 🇲🇺?

    • Brazzaville
    • Luanda
    • Port Louis
    • Bissau
    Show answer

    Port Louis

  4. What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶?

    • Monrovia
    • Dodoma
    • Malabo
    • Mbabane
    Show answer

    Malabo

  5. What is the capital of Comoros 🇰🇲?

    • Moroni
    • Banjul
    • Pretoria
    • Bamako
    Show answer

    Moroni

Eswatini in Africa

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Eswatini belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Eswatini.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Eswatini?

The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.

What is the population of Eswatini?

About 1,201,670, making it the 158th most populous country in the world.

How big is Eswatini?

17,364 square kilometres, ranking 154th by land area, at a density of 69.2 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Eswatini use?

The SZL, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Eswatini flag?

The flag of Eswatini is horizontal stripes of blue, yellow, a wide red band, yellow and blue, with a black-and-white Nguni shield, two spears and a staff across the red. Blue stands for peace, yellow for the country's resources and red for battles of the past. The shield stands for protection.

Which countries border Eswatini?

Eswatini shares land borders with South Africa and Mozambique.

How can I remember the capital of Eswatini?

Eswatini was called Swaziland until 2018, so both names mean the same country. It has two capitals: Mbabane, where the government works, and Lobamba, the royal and parliamentary capital. Most quizzes want Mbabane.

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