-Swaziland is the 47th smallest out of the 54 countries in Africa so they were an easy target without weapons. - Swaziland was indirectly involved in the Boer wars between the British and the Dutch settlers in Southern Africa until 1902, and in 1903 the British won the war successfully Swaziland became the British protectorate. - This country has one of the world's highest HIV/Aids virus rates in the world. - The British Empire had the means to use their natural resources (specifically mining) - Some of the natural resources that they have include wood pulp, cotton, sugar, and coal. - King Mswati III became leader on April 25th, 1986 when he was 18, making him the youngest leader in the world at that time. He is the son of Kind Sobhuza II and Ntombu Twala. His name before he was coronated was Prince Makhosetive (King of All Nations). - This country believes in polygamy (having more than one wife or husband at the same time) and King Mswati III has 14 wives. - Swaziland has two capitals which are Lobamba (legislative) and Mbabane (administrative). - Swaziland's has one of the shortest life expectancy's in the world, which is on average to be 49 years old. - The national bird is the Purple-Crested Turaco. - The national animal is the Thomsons Gazelle. - Music and dance are a part of the Swazi culture, and one of the best known dance forms is the Sibhaca dance. |