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Base Camp in swaziland, swaziland camp for kids.
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All Cities in Swaziland. Base Camp in Swaziland :
Base Camp Big Bend Base Camp Hlatikulu Base Camp Lavumisa Base Camp Lobamba Base Camp Mankayane Base Camp Manzini Base Camp Mbabane Base Camp Mhlume Base Camp Ngwenya Base Camp Nhlangano Base Camp Piggs Peak Base Camp Siteki
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Swaziland Description Swaziland
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Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in 1968. Student and labor unrest during the 1990s pressured King MSWATI III, the world's last absolute monarch, to grudgingly allow political reform and greater democracy, although he has backslid on these promises in recent years. A constitution came into effect in 2006, but political parties remain banned. The African United Democratic Party tried unsuccessfully to register as an official political party in mid 2006. Talks over the constitution broke down between the government and progressive groups in 2007. Swaziland recently surpassed Botswana as the country with the world's highest known HIV/AIDS prevalence rate.
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Location
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Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
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Area - comparative
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slightly smaller than New Jersey
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Natural resources Swaziland Swaziland
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asbestos, coal, clay, cassiterite, hydropower, forests, small gold and diamond deposits, quarry stone, and talc
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Population Swaziland
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1,354,051
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Swaziland Religions Swaziland
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Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%
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Languages
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English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official)
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Swaziland Education Swaziland expenditures
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7% of GDP (2005)
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Government Swaziland type
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4 districts; Hhohho, Lubombo, Manzini, Shiselweni
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Independence
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Independence Day, 6 September (1968)
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Swaziland Economy - overview
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Investment Swaziland
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Industries Swaziland
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441 million kWh (2007 est.)
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Airports Swaziland
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