Swazilands

Swazilands is a term that can refer to two distinct entities. The first, and more common understanding, is the country formerly known as Swaziland. In April 2018, King Mswati III renamed the country to the Kingdom of Eswatini. This change was intended to reflect the country's historical name and to distance it from its colonial past. Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. It is one of the continent's smallest countries, both by area and population. The country is an absolute monarchy, with King Mswati III holding significant executive, legislative, and judicial power. Its economy is largely based on agriculture, including sugar cane and fruit cultivation, as well as mining.

The second, less common, interpretation of "Swazilands" might refer to plural instances or regions associated with the Swazi people or their historical territories. Historically, the Swazi kingdom expanded and contracted, and the term could theoretically encompass areas that were once under Swazi influence or inhabited by the Swazi people. However, in contemporary usage, the singular "Eswatini" is the recognized sovereign state. The Swazi people, also known as the Nguni people, are the dominant ethnic group in Eswatini and also have a significant presence in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Their culture is rich in tradition, with a strong emphasis on royal ceremonies and traditional governance structures.