Description: War Thunder is a next generation military MMO game dedicated to...
According to the average forecast, the population of the country by 2100 will be 2.3 million people.
Languages
There are two official languages in Swaziland - English and Swazi, but documents and official correspondence are conducted in English and Zulu (slightly different from Swazi).
Education
While 20% of adults remain illiterate, all children have the opportunity to learn. In the country 535 primary schools, 165 secondary, 5 colleges and 1 university.
healthcare
There are about 20 hospitals and 25 clinics and medical aid points in the country. The average life expectancy is 49 years. As of 2007, in Swaziland, 26.1% of the population is infected with the immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Ethnic composition of the population
The majority of the population is made up of the indigenous people of Swaziland, the Swazi. They make up over 90% of the population. The country has a large number of representatives of the related Zulus, as well as the Tsonga and a number of people from Mozambique. Europeans (mainly British) and Asians in the country about 3%.
Write a review on the article "Population of Swaziland"
Notes
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An excerpt characterizing the population of Swaziland
The old man seemed livelier than usual. Princess Mary was the same as always, but out of sympathy for her brother, Pierre saw in her joy that her brother's wedding was upset. Looking at them, Pierre realized what contempt and anger they all had against the Rostovs, realized that it was impossible for them to even mention the name of the one who could exchange Prince Andrei for anyone.At dinner, the conversation turned to the war, the approach of which was already becoming obvious. Prince Andrei spoke incessantly and argued now with his father, now with Desalles, the Swiss educator, and seemed more animated than usual, with that animation that Pierre knew so well the moral reason.
On the same evening, Pierre went to the Rostovs to fulfill his assignment. Natasha was in bed, the count was in the club, and Pierre, after handing over the letters to Sonya, went to Marya Dmitrievna, who was interested in finding out how Prince Andrei received the news. Ten minutes later Sonya came in to Marya Dmitrievna.
“Natasha certainly wants to see Count Pyotr Kirillovich,” she said.
- Yes, how can I bring him to her? It’s not tidied up there,” said Marya Dmitrievna.
“No, she got dressed and went out into the living room,” said Sonya.
Marya Dmitrievna only shrugged her shoulders.
- When this Countess arrives, she completely exhausted me. Look, don’t tell her everything, ”she turned to Pierre. - And scolding her spirit is not enough, so pitiful, so pitiful!
Natasha, emaciated, with a pale and stern face (not at all ashamed as Pierre expected her), stood in the middle of the living room. When Pierre appeared at the door, she hurried, obviously undecided whether to approach him or wait for him.
Pierre hastily approached her. He thought that she, as always, would give him a hand; but, coming close to him, she stopped, breathing heavily and dropping her hands lifelessly, in exactly the same position in which she went out into the middle of the hall to sing, but with a completely different expression.
State Swaziland also Kingdom of Eswatini(Swati Umbuso weSwatini) is located in southern Africa. The country is landlocked, bordering South Africa and Mozambique.
The area of the territory of the state is 17.4 thousand square meters. km. The capital and seat of government is the city of Mbabane (about 80 thousand people). The city of Lobamba is the seat of the king and the seat of the legislature.
The relief of the country is a highland, which declines to the east. The highlands consist of three stages: the High Weld in the west (1000-1500 meters above sea level), the Middle Weld (400-800 m) and the Low Weld (150-300 m). Some peaks of the High Veld reach a height of 1800 m. high point is Mount Emlembe (1862 m).
The average Weld has a fairly flat surface. The Low Weld is bounded to the east by the Lebombo Mountains.
Swaziland has a large number of rivers. The largest of them are: Komati, Ngvavuma, Umbeluzi, Usutu. All of them flow into the Indian Ocean.
The climate of the country is transitional from subtropical to tropical, with a small amount of precipitation (from 500 to 1400 mm per year).
Average monthly temperatures in summer are +20-24 C, in winter +12-15 C. The hottest month is October. The rainy season starts in early December and ends in April. The best time to visit Swaziland is between June and August.
The High Weld region has a subtropical climate with average temperatures ranging from 16° to 22° C. The average annual rainfall is 1200-1400 mm or more. The Middle Weld and the Lebombo Mountains are located in a transitional climate zone.
Visas, entry rules, customs rules
For citizens Russian Federation A visa is not required to enter Swaziland. It is placed at the point of arrival in the country.
If a tourist plans to visit several African countries, it is necessary to obtain a transit visa.
There are no restrictions on movement within the country.
There are no restrictions on the import and export of national and foreign currencies in the country. There is no need to declare the hard currency you have with you.
Swaziland banned the import of canned meat products, narcotic and explosives. You can not import weapons and ammunition without the appropriate clearance.
Any number of purchased goods can be exported from the country duty-free. To export the skins of wild animals, you must obtain permission from the state veterinary service.
To bring weapons into Swaziland, you need to obtain a license at the border crossing point. Then this license will need to be renewed in the police stations of the country.
Independent development and export of minerals from the country is strictly prohibited.
Population, political condition
The population of the country is 1.17 million people. Administrative-territorial division of the state - 4 districts.
About 97% of the population of Swaziland are Swazi (Bantu-speaking people). About 3% of the country's inhabitants are Europeans, mostly British.
The official languages are Siswati and English. Siswati is the language of the Swazi people.
The urban population is about 50% of the total. The largest cities are Mbabane and Manzini.
Swaziland is a member of various international organizations. Among them: the UN, the African Union (AU) and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Swaziland is a constitutional monarchy. At the head of the state is the king, who exercises supreme legislative and executive power.
The throne is inherited by a prince who is elected by members of the royal family. If the heir has not yet reached the age of majority, then the Queen Mother rules the country.
The country's parliament consists of the House of Assembly (65 deputies) and the Senate (30 deputies). The King can veto any decision of Parliament. The term of office of both houses of parliament is 5 years.
The king makes decisions jointly with the members of Libandl and Likoko. Libandl is a National Council of representatives of the court nobility and the queen. Likko is a narrow circle of the most trusted members of the royal family.
Executive power in Swaziland is exercised by the government and the prime minister, who is appointed by the king.
What to watch
Capital Mbabane located at the northern end of the Ezulwini valley. This city is not distinguished by the presence of tourist attractions. In it you can visit the modern central streets - Alley, New Alley and Allister Miller. The latter is the main street of the capital. It got its name in honor of the first European who was born here.
To the west of the city center is Swazi Square. This big shopping mall has a large selection of goods and low prices.
At the south end of Allister Miller Street is Mbabane Market. Here, tourists can purchase a large number of inexpensive works of local artisans. In the city center you can visit several upscale restaurants with Portuguese, Italian and Indian cuisine.
Manzini is the largest and most industrial city of the state. It is located 30 km. from Mbabane. Previously, the city was a joint administrative center of the British and the Boers. In Manzini, tourists can go to the market, open every Thursday and Friday morning. There is nothing else to see in this city.
Lobamba located in the heart of the Ezulwini Valley. This city is the location of the residence of the king and the activities of the legislature of the state. The royal family lives in the Embo Royal Palace. It will be interesting for tourists to observe the parade exits of the courtyard here. It should be noted that The Royal Family distinguished by its abundance.
Not far from this place is the National Museum. In it you can see the exposition of the cultures of the peoples of the country. In addition, next to the museum is the Cultural Village, specially preserved here. It is a "beehive village" traditional for the region, where tourists can observe all the main attributes of the life of the local population.
City siteki located on the road to the mountains of Lebombo. Here tourists can see picturesque foothills and plains covered with forests. Previously, the city was a small village of Stegi. The name of the city was given by Mbandzeni, the great-grandfather of the current king. A large number of border guards lived in the settlement. The king allowed them to marry only here. The name of the city is translated as: "marrying on the spot." Currently, Siteki is a major commercial and cultural center.
Not far from Siteki is located unique reserve Muti-muti. In it, folk healers collect various necessary herbs. The name of the reserve can be translated as: "magic" and "medicine".
"Great Valley" Ezulwini attracts tourists with the beauty of its nature. Here you can see many picturesque waterfalls. The Swazi Usuto Forest occupies 65,000 hectares. It grows local and imported tree species. Ancient bushmen tribes still live in this forest.
The natural park is also very popular with tourists. Mlilvane. It is located near Mbabane, on the border of the High and Middle Weld.
Hippos, crocodiles, zebras and giraffes abound in this park. In addition, about 200 species of birds can be seen here. The purple loris, which is the national emblem of Swaziland, also lives in the park. Rafting is popular among tourists on the local river Great Usutu.
Reserve Malolotzha located in the northwestern part of Swaziland. About 280 species of birds live in it, many of them are listed in the Red Book.
The reserve got its name from the highest waterfall in Swaziland. There are also 26 different waterfalls here. Wild flowers grow in the Malolotja nature reserve and rare plants, for example: dim barberton, cape cicada and forest protea. Here for tourists there are modern camps.
The Swazi people (Ama Swazi, Amangwani) are descended from the South African group of Ngoni peoples. In the 18th century they migrated to what is now Swaziland.
The kingdom was created in the 19th century by King Sobhuza I. He seized the lands of the indigenous population. His successor, King Mswati II, created a fairly powerful army and annexed new lands to the country's territory.
In 1894, the state was captured by the Afrikaners (Boers) and became part of the Boer Republic of Transvaal. In the period from 1899 to 1902 there was an Anglo-Boer War. After its completion, Swaziland came under the protectorate of Great Britain.
King Sobhuza II achieved internal self-government for the country. And on September 6, 1968, the Kingdom of Swaziland gained independence.
In 1986, Mswati III became head of state. He ruled as an absolute monarch.
In August 1998, King Mswati III dissolved parliament and called new elections. The opposition refused to participate in them, terrorist attacks took place before the elections, which led to increased repression. In 1999, the "Democratic Alliance of Swaziland" was created in the country, the people advocated democratic reforms.
In 2003, a large-scale civil movement began in the state to carry out democratic reforms and improve the standard of living in the country. The opposition criticizes the king for his lifestyle and excessive luxury.
The country continues to struggle with the opposition forces, there is a further tightening of legislation. Activity prohibited political parties and organizations, the rights of trade unions and judges are limited, the media are censored.
In the summer of 2005, King Mswati III signed the country's new constitution, which strengthened the absolute monarchy in Swaziland. The powers of the king were expanded, all the prohibitions imposed earlier were confirmed.
International trade
The volume of imports in the country is higher than the volume of exports. Swaziland mainly imports machinery, petroleum products, equipment, foodstuffs, industrial consumer goods, vehicles and chemical products.
The country's main import partner is South Africa. There are foreign trade relations with the countries of the European Union, Japan and England. For export, the country sells soft drink concentrates, pulp (wood pulp), sugar, cotton yarn, refrigerators and citrus fruits. Swaziland's main export partners are South Africa, EU countries, the United States and Mozambique.
Swaziland is a member of the South African customs union(SATS). This union was created in 1969. It also includes: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. The percentage that a country receives from common customs duties within the union is about half of its budget revenues.
The shops
Government stores in Swaziland are open from 8:00-9:00 to 18:00-19:00. Private shops are open until late in the evening, without breaks and weekends.
In the country you can buy a wide variety of souvenirs. Their cost will be much lower than in other African countries.
Demography
The population density in the country is about 50 people per 1 sq. km. km. The average annual population growth is 0.25%.
Birth rate in Swaziland: 27.72 per 1000 people, death rate - 25.26 per 1000 people. Child mortality - 69.27 per 1000 newborns. About 40.6% of the country's population are children under the age of 14. Residents who have reached the age of 65 - about 3.8%.
The life expectancy of the population of Swaziland is 35.65 years. Men - 37.18, women - 34.07.
AT last years There is a very high death rate from AIDS in the country.
Industry
The basis of the industry of the state is the manufacturing industry. The country has a large number of enterprises engaged in the processing of agricultural products. These are: sugar and cotton refineries, woodworking plants, canneries for processing fruits and vegetables.
There are enterprises for the production of footwear, clothing, cotton yarn and synthetic fibers. The country assembles computers, buses and refrigerators. Cardboard, leather haberdashery, glass, building materials and electrical equipment are produced.
The mining industry is gradually falling into decline, which is associated with a decrease in demand for asbestos.
vegetable and animal world
The flora in the High Veld region is predominantly meadow. East End The territory of the country is covered with forests and savannahs. Various types of acacia (including Australian acacia) are common here, American pines, baobabs, gum trees, xerophytic shrubs, and eucalyptus trees grow.
Banks and money
There is no domestic air service in the country. Charter flights on small planes for groups of tourists are possible. In total, Swaziland has 18 airports and runways (2 of them are paved). International airports are located 40 km from the city of Mbabane and in Matsapha, located near the city of Manzini.
Bus service in the country is not very well developed. Large buses are congested and slow moving. Tourists are advised to travel by mini-buses. These small buses depart as they fill up with passengers. They can be reached almost anywhere in the country. A ticket for this type of transport is very cheap. For $3-4 you can cross the whole country.
The history of railway communication in Swaziland began in 1879. Passenger trains cruised around the country in the 20s of the last century, but then the passenger service was discontinued. Today, the railway is used exclusively for the transit and transportation of goods and iron ore from neighboring Mozambique.
The total length of railways in Swaziland is 301 km. Railways the countries are linked to the rail network of neighboring South Africa and Mozambique.
The length of highways in Swaziland is about 3.8 thousand km. Movement is left-handed. Tourists do not often rent cars here. There are practically no large companies by rental. It is much more convenient to rent a car in neighboring South Africa, because. it will cost less.
Age structure: under 14: 45.53% (male 250,327; female 252,479); 15 to 64 years old: 51.88% (men 276,186; women 296,728); over 65: 2.59% (male 11,687; female 16,936) (2001 est.).
Population Growth: 1.83% (2001 est.).
Fertility: 40.12 newborns / 1000 people (2001 est.).
Mortality: 21.84 deaths / 1000 people (2001 est.).
Migration: 0 people /1000 people (2001 est.).
Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male/female; up to 15 years: 0.99 male/female; 15 to 64 years old: 0.93 male/female; over 65: 0.69 male/female; for the general population: 0.95 male/female (2001 est.).
Child mortality: 109.19 deaths/1000 newborns (2.001 est.).
Life expectancy: for the general population: 38.62 years; men: 37.86 years; women: 39.4 years (2001 est.).
General birth rate: 5.82 children/women (2001 est.).
Proportion of adult population infected with HIV: 25.25% (1999 est.).
Number of people infected with HIV: 130,000 (1999 est.).
AIDS deaths: 7,100 (1999 est.).
Nationality: noun: resident of Swaziland; adjective: Swazi.
Ethnic groups: Africans 97%, Europeans 3%.
Believers: Protestants 55%, Muslims 10%, Catholics 5%, adherents of indigenous beliefs 30%.
Languages): English (official, government affairs are conducted in English), Swazi (official).
Literacy: definition: persons aged 15 and over who can read and write; for the general population: 76.7%; men: 78%; women: 75.6% (1995 est.). * The value is calculated by linear interpolation using the two most closely spaced values (Date->Population) (unofficial).
** Migration growth is included in the calculation of birth rate growth: Birth rate = Population + Mortality.
*** We do not have population figures prior to 1950. The figures shown are based on an approximate calculation using the function: population in 1900 = 70% of population in 1950.
United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2015). World Demographic Prospects: A 2015 Revision. These estimates and forecasts were made according to the medium-term birth rate option. Used with permission from the United Nations. Downloaded: 2015-11-15 (un.org)
City density map created from population.city using data provided to us by 1km.net. Each circle represents a city with a population of over 5000. Link
The population density map was created according to the instructions of daysleeperrr on reddig. Link1 . Data source: Gridded Population of the World (GPW), 3rd online edition in Socioeconomic Data and Applications (SEDAC) at Columbia University.
