Eswatini, officially known as the Kingdom of Eswatini and formerly known as Swaziland is a country in the Southern African Region bordering South Africa and Mozambique. The country is ruled by the king
The country has a very small economy where Agriculture, Textiles, and Mining are major industries.
Basic Details | |
| Region | Africa |
| Capital City | Mbabane |
| Government Type | Absolute Monarhy |
| Official Languages | Swazi, English |
| Currency | Swazi lilangeni, SZL |
| Phone Code | +268 |
| Important Cities | Mbabane, Manzini, Big Bend, Simunye, Mhlume, Bulembu, Malkerns, Tabankulu, Nhlangano, Tjaneni, Bhunya, Piggs Peak, Mondi, Nsoko |
| National Day | Somhlolo Day (Sep-06) |
Economy | |
| Ease of Doing Business Ranking | 121 |
| Primary Industries | Agriculture Economic growth,Infrastructure,Sugar industry,Mining |
| Major Exports | Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, Sugars and sugar confectionery, Miscellaneous chemical products, Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, Wood and articles of wood, wood charcoal, Organic chemicals, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers, |
| Major Exports to India | Pharmaceutical products, Mineral fuels, mineral oils, Organic chemicals, Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers, Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts , Electrical machinery and equipment, Articles of iron or steel, Rubber and articles thereof |
| Major Imports | Mineral fuels, mineral oils, Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers, Electrical machinery and equipment, Plastics and articles thereof, Cotton, Cereals, Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, Beverages, spirits and vinegar, Articles of iron or steel |
| Major Imports from India | Electrical machinery and equipment, Commodities not elsewhere specified, Other made-up textile articles, sets, worn clothing, Footwear, gaiters, Headgear, Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops, Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers, Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, Ceramic products, Glass and glassware |
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| Trade Agreements with India | Bilateral trade between India and Swaziland totaled US$61.97 million in 201415, declining by 58% from the previous fiscal year. India exported $39.94 million worth of goods to Swaziland, and imported $22.03 million. While India's exports to Swaziland grew by 76.49% from 201314 to 201415, its imports from the country declined by 82.35% during the same period. The main commodities exported by India to Swaziland are pharmaceutical products, gold and precious metal jewellery, pearl/semi-precious stones, industrial machinery, fertilizers, Shellac, organic chemicals, aluminum products and electric machinery and equipment. The major commodities imported by India from Swaziland are industrial machinery, gold, residual chemical, medical and scientific instruments, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, electrical machinery, electronic instruments, pearls and semi-precious stones. |
| Bordering Nations | Mozambique, South Africa |
| Member of | (African Union), ( Commonwealth of Nations), ( United Nations) |
| Indian Embassy Details for Eswatini | Honourable High Commissioner High Commission of India Fifth Floor, Quadrant B & C,United Nations Building, Somhlolo Road,Mbabane (Eswatini) Email: hc.mbabane@mea.gov.in Phone: 00 268 24047067 , Mob No. 00 268 7942 7000 Website: https://www.hcimbabane.gov.in/ |
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