The Lord's Move to Africa

Eswatini (Previously Swaziland)

The Lord’s Testimony

Updated February 21, 2026

No table meeting established yet.
No. of saints in church life: 110+
Lord’s Day meeting attendance: 30–40 (including children)

Country Profile

Location: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa Geographical Size: land: 17,204 sq km, water: 160 sq km 
Climate: varies from tropical to near temperate 
Population: 1,138,089 (2024 est.) 
Population Growth Rate: 0.7% (2024 est.)
Ethnic groups: ​predominantly Swazi; smaller populations of other African ethnic groups, including the Zulu, as well as people of European ancestry
Languages: English (official, used for government business), siSwati (official) 
Religion: Christian 90% (Zionist - a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship - 40%, Roman Catholic 20%, other 30% - includes Anglican, Methodist, Mormon, Jehovah's Witness), Muslim 2%, other 8% (includes Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, indigenous, Jewish) (2015 est.) 
Capital City: Mbabane (administrative capital); Lobamba (royal and legislative capital) 

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