Kingdom of Eswatini

Eswatini is a country in Southern Africa, lying between Mozambique and South Africa. The major regions of the country are Lowveld, Midveld and Highveld. The terrain largely consists of mountains and hills, with some moderately sloping plains. The lowest point is the Great Usutu River, at 21 metres, and the highest is Emlembe, at 1,862 metres.

As a landlocked country, Eswatini has neither coastline nor maritime claims. In terms of land boundaries, Eswatini shares approximately two thirds of its boundary border with South Africa and about a third with Mozambique to the east.

The Swati coat of arms depicts various symbols for traditional Eswatini culture. The lion represents the King and the elephant represents the Queen-mother. They support a traditional Nguni shield which represents protection. Above the shield is the king’s lidlabe, or crown of feathers, normally worn during iNcwala which is Eswatini’s most important cultural event. iNcwala is long rite including a festival of harvest, spiritual cleansing and renewal, and celebrating kingship. On a banner below the shield is the Eswatini national motto: Siyinqaba which means “We are the Fortress” is siSwati.