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Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in 1968. Student and labor unrest during the 1990s have pressured the monarchy (one of the oldest on the continent) to grudgingly allow political reform and greater democracy.


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Country
Surface Area: 17,363 square km
Population: 1,169,241 (July 2004 est.)
Located in: Southern Africa
Capital City: Mbabane - (Lobamba is the royal and legislative capital)
Head of State: King MSWATI III
Prime Minister: Absolom Themba DLAMINI
Independent since: 6 September 1968 (from UK)
Currency: Lilangeni (SZL)
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