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    Eswatini

    Eswatini at a glance

    Capital city

    Mbabane

    Population

    1.2 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Local Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 17/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.10/5 — rank 103/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    English, Swazi

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    People & culture

    Life here moves at a gentle, rhythmic pace, centered around a deep sense of community and respect for heritage. As you settle in, you will find the climate remarkably pleasant, with warm summers and crisp, sunny winters.