Swaziland: An Overview

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Swaziland detailed: click for big map

Most of the communities in which Young Heroes families live are too small to show on a map. In general, we have concentrated on areas of great need at first: the area of Siteki, on the eastern Lubombo Plateau; in the northeast (Lomahasha); or in the west around Mankayane, Hlatikhulu and Nhlangano.

Swaziland At a Glance

Location: Southern Africa, between South Africa and Mozambique

Government: Monarchy

Area: 17,363 sq. km./6,704 sq. miles

Population: 1.1 million

Religion: Christian

Ethnic Groups: Swazi

Official Languages: siSwati and English

Economy: Subsistence agriculture predominates; industries include timber, textiles and sugar processing

HIV Infection Rate: 42.6% of adults ages 15-49

Life Expectancy: 33 years

Source: U.S. Dept. of State, 2005

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