Swazi Geography, Swaziland Geography
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Location: Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
Geographic coordinates: 26 30 S, 31 30 E
Map references: Africa
Area: Total: 17,363 sq km land: 17,203 sq km water: 160 sq km
Area - comparative: Slightly smaller than New Jersey
Land boundaries: Total: 535 km border countries: Mozambique 105 km, South Africa 430 km
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)
Maritime claims: None (landlocked)
Climate: Varies from tropical to near temperate
Terrain: Mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains
Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Great Usutu River 21 m highest point: Emlembe 1,862 m
Natural resources: Asbestos, coal, clay, cassiterite, hydropower, forests, small gold and diamond deposits, quarry stone, and talc
Land use: Arable land: 10.35% permanent crops: 0.7% other: 88.95% (2001)
Irrigated land: 690 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards: Drought
Environment - current issues: Limited supplies of potable water; wildlife populations being depleted because of excessive hunting; overgrazing; soil degradation; soil erosion
Environment - international agreements: Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Ozone Layer Protection signed, but not ratified: Law of the Sea
Geography - note: Landlocked; almost completely surrounded by South Africa
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The information here has been derived from Public Domain Sources such as the CIA World Factbook. No liability can be taken for any inaccuracies.
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