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Swa⋅zi⋅land
[swah-zee-land] 
ziˌlænd
–noun
| a kingdom in SE Africa between S Mozambique and the E Republic of South Africa: formerly a British protectorate. 1,031,600; 6704 sq. mi. (17,363 sq. km). Capital: Mbabane. |
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Swa·zi·land (swä'zē-lānd')  (click for larger image in new window) A country of southeast Africa between South Africa and Mozambique. Settled in the early 19th century by Swazi groups fleeing Zulu attacks, the region became a South African protectorate (1894-1899) and was subsequently transferred to British administration in 1903. Swaziland was granted limited autonomy in 1963 and achieved full independence in 1968. The country's first democratic elections were held in 1993. Mbabane is the capital and the largest city. Population: 1,130,000. |
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Swaziland [(swah-zee-land)]
Kingdom in southeastern Africa, bordered by South Africa to the south, west, and north, and Mozambique to the east.
Note: In 1903, Swaziland became a British territory. It became fully independent in 1968.
Note: The Swazi people resisted Afrikaner demands for incorporation into South Africa. After the collapse of apartheid, Swaziland established diplomatic relations with South Africa.
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