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Also known as: Ngwane (English), Swasiland (Deutsch), Suazilandia (español), le Swaziland (français), Swaziland (Italiano), Suazi (polski), Suazilândia (Português), 斯威士蘭 (繁體中文), スワジランド (日本語), Swazia (latine) Continent: Southern Africa Capital: Mbabane Population: 1,169,000 Area: 17,203 km² Religions: Zionist (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship) 40%, Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish and other 30% Languages: English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official) Motto: Siyinqaba (Swati) (We are the fortress) Neighbouring Countries: Mozambique Circumscriptions (1): Dioceses (1) Roman Rite (1): Manzini
Papal Visits
Apostolic Nunciature: Swaziland Conference of Bishops: Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (S.A.C.B.C.) International Meeting of Bishops’ Conferences: Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (I.M.B.I.S.A.) International Meeting of Bishops’ Conferences: Symposium des Conférences Episcoaples d’Afrique et de Madagascar (S.C.E.A.M.) as of 2012.01.15 © 2012 GCatholic.com |