The Kingdom of Swaziland (African countries) Satellite maps
The name: The Kingdom of Swaziland (The Kingdom of Swaziland)Independence Day: September 6 (1968)National Day: September 6 (1968)Flag: a rectangular, long and wide ratio of 3:2.Purplish red flag for the middle of horizontal rectangle, from top to bottom are yellow and blue Narrow Broadside.In the red rectangular central Swaziland painted a similar emblem of the shield logo.Purple symbolizes the history of numerous combatants, yellow on behalf of the rich mineral resources, blue symbol of peace.National Emblem: The Centre for the shield logo emblem.Light blue shield home of a vertical surface characteristics of the local leather shield, said Ai Masuo Tesha fighters shield.For black and white shield, behind a two and a spear decorated with the baton Sui Ying, Sui Ying made by the Toba, is a sign the royal family.Shield emblem on both sides of the lion and elephant, the top is a yellow and blue woven into the Ai Masuo Tesha fighters first crown, their green feathers on into a decoration; Shoudai read the bottom of the motto, which means "we Attack is not breaking the fortress. "Physical Geography: 17,000 square km area.Located in southeastern Africa for the landlocked country, north, west and south for three sides surrounded by South Africa, Mozambique and East are neighbors.South Africa is located in the southeast edge of the plateau east slope of the mountains Delakensi.From east to west by 100 meters above sea level, to a 1,800 m, a size roughly equal to the low, middle and high three ladder zone.More rivers.Is a subtropical climate.Population: 966,000 (1997 statistics), the group accounted for 90 percent of Swaziland, for the rest of Europe and Africa mixed, General English and Swati.About 60 percent of people over the Christian Protestant and Catholic, and the remaining original religious belief.Capital: Mbabane, (Mbabane)A brief history: the late 15th century by the Swaziland people in Central Africa and East Africa gradually moved south, the 16th century and established a settlement here in the Kingdom.Swaziland in 1907 to become Britain's protection.November 1963, Britain enacted the first constitution of Swaziland, Sri Lanka provided by the British Commissioner to rule.February 1967 independence constitution promulgated, the same year in April from Swaziland Suo Buzha II, paramount chiefs led by Bokedewo national movement in the parliamentary elections were all 24 seats, the composition of internal self-government.September 6, 1968, Swaziland formally declare independence, the establishment of the Kingdom of Swaziland, the king Suobu Zha, remain in the Commonwealth.August 1982 Suobu Zha II's death, by the king after Ze Liwei Regency.1983 "Royal Commission" to immediately Seixas Diwei Prince Crown Prince, the mother of Crown Prince TU than the Queen Regent.April 25, 1986马科塞蒂韦throne Prince, said Mswati III.In the end of May, Mswati III announced the dissolution of the highest decision-making body, "Li Ke-Ke."In early October to lift Bhekimpi Prime Minister post, the appointment of the former police chief索特夏德拉米尼as Prime Minister.May 1987, the king ordered the arrest of former Prime Minister Tony Gympie, and other 12 persons, to the offence of treason and sentenced to imprisonment.Politics: October 1978 enacted the Constitution, Sri Lanka is not a racial discrimination, irrespective of colour and beliefs, universal and equitable access to free and fair country of private property is inviolable; ban on all political party activities, the supreme authority for the King Heads of State.Its executive power through the exercise of the cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, the Legislative Council of the role is limited to debate the Government's proposal to provide advice.Swaziland's King elected 17-year-old girl for the first 13 Feizi Swaziland's King Fei election in mindDiplomacy: The Non-Aligned and pursue good-neighborly and friendly foreign policy.Attaches importance to developing relations with African countries, in favour of North-South dialogue.Relations with China: China and Swaziland have not yet established diplomatic relations.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/19/content_447641.htm
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