Eswatini explained to kids

Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a small country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to the east and South Africa to the north, west, and south. The country is about 17,000 square kilometers in size, and its population is about 1.3 million. The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane, and the largest city is Manzini. The official languages of Eswatini are English and Swati. Eswatini is a monarchy, and the current king is Mswati III. He is the head of state and the supreme ruler of the country. Eswatini is one of the few countries in the world that still has a monarchy. The currency of Eswatini is the lilangeni. The economy of Eswatini is mostly based on agriculture and forestry. The main crops grown in Eswatini are sugarcane, maize, and tobacco. Eswatini is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the African Union, and the Southern African Development Community.