Country Profiles: Eswatini Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Eswatini helps students explore the country’s geography, culture, politics, and economy through structured research and reflection. Students begin with basic information such as the capital city Mbabane (administrative) and Lobamba (legislative/royal), official languages (Swazi and English), approximate population, and currency (Swazi lilangeni and South African rand). The geography section highlights Eswatini’s location in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique, with features including mountains, savannas, rivers, and a tropical to subtropical climate. Government and politics introduces Eswatini’s absolute monarchy, current monarch, and national symbols such as the flag and anthem. The economy section emphasizes industries such as agriculture (sugar, citrus, forestry), manufacturing, mining, and tourism. The culture and society portion explores major religions (Christianity and traditional beliefs), traditional foods like sitwala, festivals such as Umhlanga (Reed Dance) and Incwala, and Swazi arts, crafts, and music. Tourism highlights include Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Ezulwini Valley, and Malolotja Nature Reserve. Reflection questions encourage students to consider how Eswatini’s monarchy, traditions, and natural environment shape daily life and national identity.

Keywords: Eswatini, Mbabane, Lobamba, Southern Africa, mountains, savannas, rivers, sugar, citrus, forestry, manufacturing, mining, Christianity, Umhlanga, Incwala, sitwala, culture, tourism, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection