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Swaziland

The Kingdom of Swaziland is a Southern African country bordered by Mozambique to the east and South Africa to the west, north and south. It covers 6,704 sq mi and has an estimated population of 1.18 million as of 2009.

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What are the names of participants in the Swaziland Olympic team?

There are 4 people from Swaziland who are in the Olympics. Luke Hall is a Swimmer who is participating in the swimming event. He will be swimming the 50m Freestyle on Aug 14th Temalangeni Dlamini is in the Olympics as well. She is in Athletics running the 400m. Senele Dlamini is a swimmer who swam on the 15th Isaiah Msibi also participated in the Olympics in Athletics

Can you name some Swaziland customs?

The New Year in Swaziland is called "Newala". This is a harvest festival and is also called the fruits ceremony. The celebrations for this take place at the end of the year. The Ngwenyama or "Lion" who was the king of Swaziland was believed to have supernatural powers and exemplify the success and fruitfulness. The people believed that the king ought to have many wives and protect many children. There are a lot of proceedings that take place on the New Year in Swaziland. The people in Swaziland believe that before these activities are undertaken the king goes into isolation. Some of these trials include gathering the foam from the tops of waves; a group called the Bemanti or Swazi water officials collect water from the major water rivers. These are some of the customs that the people in Swaziland follow on New Year.

Lusekwane is a type of acacia that the inhabitants of Swaziland regard as holy on New Year. The youth bring these to the cattle pen on New Year. Custom has it that "nhlambelo" that is the king's sanctified area is surrounded by warriors who recite holy songs and dance around. The New Year's celebration comes to a close when the king is asked to rejoin his people.

The king is seen as a part of the celebrations along with the people dressed in a headdress of large black plumes, a silver monkey skin belt, his face is blackened with medicines and his entire body is covenavy by green grass. Luselwa is a special pumpkin a part of which is eaten by the king while dancing before his people. The rest of the pumpkin is thrown to the warriors on New Year. This custom that is followed by the people of Swaziland symbolizes that it is a time for eating the new crops.

The Newala ends when a bonfire is lit. This custom of lighting bonfires signifies burning off the old year and welcoming the New Year with ecstasy and joy. The people in Swaziland believe that it will rain on New Year so that the bonfire can extinguish the flames.

Where online can one find information about hotels listed in Swaziland?

The best place to find information on hotels in Swaziland would be on a site such as hotels dot com. This site has a list of hotels in their area as well as ratings.

How did swaziland get its name?

Swaziland country's name was from King Mswati II. The country has an alternate name KaNgwane from King Ngwane III. The people of Swaziland are called Swazis.

Is there a train from Paris to Swaziland?

No, there is no train from Paris to Swaziland. But there are some to Switzerland.

How do you pronounce 'Ngiyabonga'?

The word is pronounced almost as it is spelt....Ngee ya bonga

The rechest president in Africa king 11mswati?

The richest king in Africa was Mswati the III. Not 11mswati, Mswati the III.

Does swaziland have two capitals?

Lobama serves for Royal and Legislative and Mbabane for Administrative

What is the name of the president of swaziland?

No President. Swaziland has a king named Mswati 111 an absolute ruler. The Prime Minister is Barnabas Dlamini

What is the weather like in swaziland?

Rain in summer, winter dry, average temperature 17C but highvelt temperatures can reach 40C

Is Swaziland wealthy?

no, residents earn less that $4000.00 per anum, with a high percentage of the rural population earning less than $1.00 a day

Is swaziland a real country in Africa?

Yes! Swaziland is located between South Africa and Mozambique and is extremely small. It is a monarchy and its current king is KING MSWATI III.

Is Swaziland part of the United Nations?

Swaziland joined the United Nations on the 24th of September, 1968.