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Languages of Eswatini
OfficialSwazi, English
MinorityAfrikaans, Tsonga, Zulu
ImmigrantMaore, Nyanja, Sotho
SourceSimons et al. 2018

Eswatini is home to several languages. Native languages are Swazi, Zulu, Tsonga, Afrikaans, and English. Recent immigrant languages include Chichewa and Southern Sotho.[1]

  1. ^ Simons & Fennig 2018.

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Swazi language

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areas. Siswati is an official language of Eswatini (along with English), and is also one of the twelve official languages of South Africa. The official term...

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Eswatini

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Nguni languages

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The Nguni languages are a group of Bantu languages indigenous to southern Africa (mainly South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kingdom of eSwatini) by the Nguni...

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History of Eswatini

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the early Stone Age have been found in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The earliest known inhabitants of the region were Khoisan hunter-gatherers. Later, the...

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Outline of Eswatini

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Afrikaans

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words from other languages, including German and the Khoisan languages, an estimated 90 to 95% of the vocabulary of Afrikaans is of Dutch origin. Differences...

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Tsonga language

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an official language in the Constitution of Zimbabwe. All Tswa-Ronga languages are recognised in Mozambique. It is not official in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)...

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Demographics of Eswatini

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Afrikaners, Portuguese, and black Mozambicans speak their own languages. Eswatini's population is 1,113,276 according to the July 2021 estimate from...

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List of prime ministers of Eswatini

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list of prime ministers of Eswatini (Swazi: Ndvunankhulu) since the formation of the post in 1967. Twelve people have been Prime Minister of Eswatini, plus...

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Parliament of Eswatini

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The Parliament of Eswatini (Swazi: Libandla) consists of two chambers: The Senate (Upper Chamber) (Indlu yeTimphunga) The House of Assembly (Lower Chamber)...

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Languages of Lesotho

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an immigrant language. Languages of South Africa Languages of Eswatini Footnotes The name "Lesotho" translates roughly as "the land of the people who...

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Regions of Eswatini

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tinkhundla. There are 55 tinkhundla in Eswatini and each elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Eswatini. Tinkhundla are, in turn, divided into...

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Swazi people

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inhabiting Eswatini, a sovereign kingdom in Southern Africa, and South Africa's Mpumalanga province. EmaSwati are part of the Nguni-language speaking peoples...

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Flag of Eswatini

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The flag of Eswatini was adopted on 6 October 1968 after Eswatini (then known as Swaziland) gained independence from the British Empire one month before...

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Cabinet of Eswatini

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The Cabinet of Eswatini is the most senior level of the executive branch of the Government of Eswatini. It is composed of the Prime Minister, the Deputy...

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Southern Bantu languages

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exclusion of Shona and the inclusion of Makhuwa. They include all of the major Bantu languages of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Mozambique...

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Culture of Eswatini

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Swazi people are composed of various Nguni clans who speak the Nguni language siSwati. These people mostly reside in Eswatini and South Africa. Presently...

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Cuisine of Eswatini

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The cuisine of Eswatini is largely determined by the seasons and the geographical region. Staple foods in Eswatini include sorghum and maize, often served...

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Economy of Eswatini

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The economy of Eswatini is fairly diversified. Agriculture, forestry and mining account for about 13 percent of Eswatini's GDP whereas manufacturing (textiles...

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Eswatini national football team

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The Eswatini national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati (King's Shield), represents Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in international football...

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Languages of Africa

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over 500 languages (according to SIL Ethnologue), one of the greatest concentrations of linguistic diversity in the world. The languages of Africa belong...

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Ngwenyama

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Ingwenyama or Inkosi) is the title of the male monarch of Eswatini. In English, the title is sometimes translated as King of Eswatini. The iNgwenyama reigns together...

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List of sign languages

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perhaps three hundred sign languages in use around the world today. The number is not known with any confidence; new sign languages emerge frequently through...

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Mbabane

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Swazi: ÉMbábáne, IPA: [ɛ́ᵐbʱáɓánɛ]) is a city in Eswatini (previously called Swaziland), and is one of the two capitals (along with Lobamba), serving as...

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List of monarchs of Eswatini

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article lists the monarchs (Ngwenyamas) of Eswatini (known as Swaziland for most of its history). The King of Eswatini (also known as Ingwenyama) rules alongside...

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House of Assembly of Eswatini

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The House of Assembly of Eswatini is the lower chamber of the country's bicameral Parliament. The Assembly may debate and pass bills, although as the...

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Public holidays in Eswatini

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This is a list of holidays in Eswatini. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it may be celebrated on the following Monday. List "Eswatini Public Holidays 2021"...

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University of Eswatini

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The University of Eswatini (or UNESWA; formerly known as the University of Swaziland, or UNISWA) is the national university of Eswatini. It was established...

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Visa policy of Eswatini

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wishing to enter Eswatini must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the eligible visa exempt countries. Holders of passports of the following...

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