Eswatini
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 17,364 km²
- Capital
- Mbabane
- ISO
- SZ
What the flag means
Blue is said to stand for peace and stability, yellow for rich resources, and red for past battles. The black and white shield is explained as the will to defend the country and Black and white people living together in harmony.
Fun facts
- FlagThe center of the flag of Eswatini shows a traditional black-and-white shield and 2 spears.
- GeographyEswatini is a small landlocked country surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique.
- CultureIn 2018, Eswatini changed its name from “Swaziland” to its current name.
- CultureEswatini’s administrative capital is Mbabane, but Lobamba, home to the parliament and the royal village, is called the “royal and legislative capital”.
