Swaziland

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Overview of Swaziland

Officially name: Kingdom of Swaziland

Capital: Lobamba (royal and legislative), Mbabane (administrative)

Largest city: Mbabane

Official language: English, SiSwati

Government: Absolute Monarchy

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Mbabane is the capital of Swaziland

Mbabane (/(əm)bɑˈbɑn(i)/, Swazi: ÉMbábáne), with an estimated population of 94,874 (2010), is the capital and largest city in Swaziland. It is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. It is located in the district of Hhohho, of which it is also the capital. The average elevation of the city is 1243 meters. The population (estimated) in 1987 was 30,000.It lies on the MR3 road.

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Education in Swaziland

Education in Swaziland begins with pre-school education for infants, primary, secondary and high school education for general education and training (GET) - and universities and colleges at tertiary level.