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	Swaziland
		Swaziland’s Court of Appeals resumed hearing cases in late 2004 after a two-year absence in protest of the government’s refusal to abide by the court’s decisions in two important rulings.
		Swaziland became eligible for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2000 and qualified for the apparel provision in 2001.
		The U.S. Embassy in Swaziland is situated in the Central Bank of Swaziland building in the Mbabane city center.
	www.infoplease.com /country/profiles/swaziland.html (2779 words)

	History of Swaziland
		In 1921 Swaziland established its first legislative body--an advisory council of elected European representatives mandated to advise the British high commissioner on non-Swazi affairs.
		In 1984, an internal dispute led to the replacement of the prime minister and eventual replacement of Dzeliwe by a new Queen Regent Ntombi[?].
		Ntombi's only child, Prince Makhosetive[?], was named heir to the Swazi throne.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/sw/Swaziland___History.html (799 words)

	Swaziland - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		The Kingdom of Swaziland is a small country in southern Africa (one of the smallest on the continent), situated on the eastern slope of the Drakensberg mountains, embedded between South Africa in the west and Mozambique in the east.
		Swaziland offers a wide variety of landscapes, from the mountains along the Mozambican border to savannas in the east and rainforest in the northwest.
		Surrounded by South Africa, except for a short border with Mozambique, Swaziland is heavily dependent on South Africa from which it receives nine-tenths of its imports and to which it sends more than two-thirds of its exports.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/s/w/a/Swaziland.html (874 words)

	Swaziland - History and Politics
		Swaziland’s constitution, or the lack of one, lies at the heart of political risk in that country.
		For the past fifty years Swaziland has been struggling to find a way of marrying the demands of the “modern” bureaucratic state with the power and privileges accruing to those owing their position to a “traditional” system centered upon the ruling Dlamini royal lineage.
		For the past fifty years Swaziland has been struggling to find a way of marrying the demands of the “modern” bureaucratic state with the power and privileges accruing to those owing their position to a “traditional” system centred upon the ruling Dlamini royal lineage.
	www.iss.co.za /AF/profiles/Swaziland/Politics.html (2474 words)

	Swaziland HISTORY
		The independence of Swaziland was guaranteed by the British and Transvaal governments in 1881 and 1884, but owing to the excessive number of concessions (including land, grazing, and mineral rights) granted to European entrepreneurs by Mbandzeni (the king) during the 1880s, the UK decided some form of control was necessary.
		Responsibility for Swaziland was transferred in 1907 to the high commissioner for South Africa.
		The Swaziland Federation of Trade Unions and the National Association of Civil Servants have organized strikes as a means to pressure the government for greater democratic control by the people of Swaziland.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Africa/Swaziland-HISTORY.html (942 words)

	CHARLES BRAY's Swazilan Journal
		Most history about Swaziland they all say that it was a tradition, that the people of the present Swazi nation migrated south before the 16th century to what is now Mozambique.
		Swaziland's mineral resources include asbestos, coal, clay, and diamonds; stone quarrying is also important.
		In November 2003, King Mswati of Swaziland on Friday accepted a new national constitution that safeguards monarchical rule, and appointed a member of the royal clan as his new prime minister.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/cbray5003/Africa/Swaziland (1033 words)

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		Swaziland’s Court of Appeals resumed hearing cases in late 2004 after a two-year absence in protest of the government’s refusal to abide by the court’s decisions in two important rulings.
		Swaziland became eligible for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2000 and qualified for the apparel provision in 2001.
		Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa also are members of the Common Monetary Area (CMA) in which repatriation and unrestricted funds are permitted.
	www.nagia.org /international/Swaziland.htm (3019 words)

	Swaziland
		Swaziland is a small, landlocked country in Southern Africa, which is surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique (Blauer 7).
		In Swaziland, the successor of a king is chosen from all of the king's sons, and is chosen after the king's death (Blauer 48).
		Swaziland receives ninety percent of its imports, and more that one half its exports from South Africa, which shows how dependent Swaziland is on South Africa ("Swaziland" 7).
	www.ccds.charlotte.nc.us /History/Africa/04/vanallen/vanallen.htm (782 words)

	Swaziland information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Kingdom of Swaziland is a small, landlocked country in southern Africa (one of the smallest on the continent), situated on the eastern slope of the Drakensberg mountains, embedded between South Africa in the west and Mozambique in the east.
		His fleet of luxury cars, and the millions spent towards refurbishing his numerous wives' luxury mansions, are at odds with the approximately 34 percent of the nation that stand unemployed, nearly 70 percent of which live on less than a dollar a day, and with around 49 percent of adults who are afflicted by HIV.
		Swaziland is in the process or formulating an Action Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour, which is expected to be adopted in the period 2006-2007.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/Swaziland (883 words)

	Swaziland - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Swaziland was granted internal autonomy in 1967 and formal independence the following year.
		Increasing tension in Swaziland also led the Government to develop closer military relations with South Africa and Israel; Sobhuza II was one of only three African rulers who never severed diplomatic relations with the Government of Tel Aviv.
		Moreover, Swaziland was still dependent on South Africa, the source of 90 per cent of imports.
	gbgm-umc.org /country_profiles/countries/swz/History.stm (1824 words)

	Background Notes: Swaziland
		Swaziland is bordered on three sides by the Republic of South Africa (the provinces of the Transvaal and Natal).
		Swaziland continued under this form of government until the conquest of the Transvaal during the Boer War, when the rights and powers assumed by the South African Republic in the country passed to the British.
		Swaziland's Mission to the United Nations is at 866 UN Plaza, New York, NY, 10017 (212-371-8910).
	dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/af/swaziland9005.html (3072 words)

	Swaziland (07/07)
		Religion: It is estimated that the population is 35% Protestant, 30% Zionist (indigenous), 25% Roman Catholic, 1% Islamic, with the remaining 9% divided among other beliefs.
		The prevalence of HIV in Swaziland's adult population is 42.6%, the highest in the world.
		They consolidated their hold under several able leaders.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2841.htm (3097 words)

	Swaziland. Background Notes, August 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Swaziland mines asbestos (although not in as large a volume as in previous years, as health concerns internationally led to a decline in demand), coal, and diamonds for export.
		Swaziland is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity (OAU), COMESA, and SADC.
		Swaziland maintains diplomatic missions in Brussels (to the EU), Copenhagen, London, Taipei, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Nairobi, Maputo, Pretoria, New York (to the UN) and Washington, DC.
	www.pdgs.org.ar /country/swaziland-ci.htm (2607 words)

	History of Swaziland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The government also has been criticized by both domestic groups and international observers for significant interference starting in late 2002 with the independence of the judiciary, Parliament and freedom of the press.
		Swaziland has been without a Court of Appeals since the Court’s resignation en masse in December 2002 in protest of the government’s refusal to abide by the Court’s decisions in two important rulings.
		Other related events have been the resignation of the Chief Justice, the removal of two other Justices of the High Court, interference by the Palace with Parliament, and the official announcement of new censorship rules.
	www.historyofnations.net /africa/swaziland.html (900 words)

	Swaziland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Swaziland national football team - The Swaziland national football team, nicknamed Sihlangu Semnikati, is the national team of Swaziland and is controlled by the National Football Association of Swaziland.
		Ntombi of Swaziland - Ntombi, Indovukazi of Swaziland (born ca.
		(Swaziland) University of Swaziland - (Swaziland) University of Swaziland Department of Mathematics.
	www3.iggint.com /Swaziland.html (1376 words)

	Background Notes Archive - Africa
		Swaziland's UN Mission is at 866 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (212 371- 8910).
		Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa are also joined in the Common Monetary Area (CMA), in which the free transfer and unrestricted use of funds are permitted.
		Climate: Swaziland's climate is moderate, similar to that of the middle Atlantic states but drier and with the seasons reversed.
	dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/af/swaziland9304.html (2426 words)

	FACT SHEET: Swaziland at a Glance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In October 1985, Queen Regent Ntombi demonstrated her power by dismissing the leading figures of the Liqoqo, an advisory council that held the real power.
		Swaziland has not had a Court of Appeals since the Court's resignation en masse in December 2002 in protest of the government's refusal to abide by the Court's decisions in two important rulings.
		A progressive attitude towards wildlife preservation has endowed Swaziland with a striking amount of national parks and game reserves, and fl and white rhino, elephant, and more recently, lion, have been reintroduced.
	deploymentlink.osd.mil /deploy/info/africa/swaziland/index.shtml (1316 words)

	Swaziland Travel Tips
		The Kingdom of Swaziland is composed of a homogenous population with a shared culture, language, and loyalty to the monarchy, which is made up the King and the Queen Mother.
		Rich in traditions and heritage, the Kingdom of Swaziland is led by a traditional monarchy which includes His Majesty King Mswati III and Queen Mother Ntombi.
		With the exception of desert and sea, every geographical feature of African terrain is found in the Kingdom of Swaziland, including magnificent mountain scenery with fresh water rivers, waterfalls and gorges, unique ancient rock formations which are among the oldest in the world; lush and fertile valleys.
	www.southtravels.com /africa/swaziland/traveltips.html (1409 words)

	swa001 Swazi queen leaves kingdom in wake of poison claims
		Swaziland Prime Minister Sibusiso Dlamini confirmed the extraordinary medical arrangements on Friday, but insisted government was "not aware" that the king was suffering from food poisoning or any other serious ailment.
		Mngomezulu and her children were finally allowed to leave Swaziland for London at 7pm on Thursday night for a 'holiday' with her father, Swaziland High Commission to the United Kingdom Percy Mngomezulu.
		Swaziland's Queen Mother Ntombi Thwala has meanwhile assumed executive power in Mswati's stead and is ruling as regent until he is well enough to return to the throne.
	www.afrol.com /News2001/swa001_poison_queen.htm (808 words)

	The Washington Times - Swaziland
		But a trip to Swaziland is a return to a place of power where heads unbowed by slavery and earth unspoiled with blood and tears of suffering of slavery connects one to the majesty of royal traditions.
		Swaziland is indeed a repository for ancient African wisdom and an example of nation building in the modern world.
		Her Majesty Queen Mother Ntombi, the mother of the Swazi nation, is Ndlovukazi - the elephant.
	www.internationalspecialreports.com /africa/99/swaziland/10.html (2211 words)

	UNICEF South Africa - Resources
		Ntombiâs eyes are enormous, drawing attention to her beautiful face.
		A victim of an irresponsible father, Ntombi was exposed to sexual abuse when her parents separated.
		She had remained with her father because she wanted to continue attending the school she was already in.
	www.unicef.org /southafrica/resources_1850.html (844 words)

	SWAZILAND: Indigenous Trees Facing Extinction:Health and Medicine News - Medilinks Africa
		Ntombi Dlamini, King Mswati's mother, is backing a new enterprise that will centralise the diversity of wood carvers and handicraft makers, and give them access to customers worldwide via the Internet.
		In Swaziland and Botswana as much as 40 percent of the people are living with the virus, ActionAid says.
		‘'This disappearance of Swaziland's fuel wood is imminent in some areas, while other areas face the extinction of all indigenous trees in a matter of years, based on the rate of current consumption and the new commercial exploitation of fuel woods,'' said veteran nature conservationist Ted Reilly.
	medilinkz.org /news/news2.asp?NewsID=10237 (1092 words)

	Swaziland Parliament (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		After the death of her husband, King Sobhuza II she was regent for one of his sons,and as such also Co-Chair the Swazi National Council or Upper House.
		Emakhosikati (Queen) Ntombi was one of the youngest wifes of Sobhuza II, and mother of the future king Mswati II.
		After the former Queen Mother Regent, Dzeliwe, was removed, she was installed as Queen regent in late October, As Queen Mother she is Deputy Head of State and co-Chairperson of the Swazi National Council, together with the king.
	www.guide2womenleaders.com /swaziland_parliament.htm (220 words)

	Keyword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		EZULWINI VALLEY, Swaziland (Reuters) -- The king of Swaziland's daughter was whipped by a palace official at a party of teenage virgins ahead of a festival where more than 50,000 maidens are available to become her father's 13th wife, media said on Sunday.
		Swaziland has one of the world's highest HIV infection rates, at almost 40 percent of the population.
		King Mswati of Swaziland has chosen a 16-year-old beauty queen to be his 13th wife after the annual reed dance ritual in which 20,000 bare-breasted maidens perform in his honour, hoping to catch his eye.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/keyword?k=SWAZILAND (2541 words)

	AEGiS-AFP News: Swazi king picks 13th bride-to-be - January 31, 2005
		She will be "unveiled" once she passes an HIV test and once she gets royal blessings from the Queen Mother Ntombi Thwala of Swaziland, where close to 40 percent of the population is living with HIV and AIDS.
		Swaziland has the world's highest per capita rate of HIV infection at 38.8 percent in the kingdom of 1.1 million people, according to UN estimates.
		The king is apparently trying to fill vacancies left by two of his wives who left Swaziland in June this year after falling out of favour with the royal household.
	www.aegis.com /NEWS/AFP/2005/AF0501B2.html (549 words)

	The African Executive \| History of Swaziland
		Unable to match the growing Zulu strength, the Swazis moved gradually northward in the 1800s and established themselves in the present Swaziland.
		Surrounded by South Africa, except for a short border with Mozambique, Swaziland is heavily dependent on South Africa from which it receives about nine-tenths of its imports and to which it sends nearly three-quarters of its exports.
		Below is an analysis of Swaziland according to The 2005 Index of Economic Freedom, The Heritage Foundation Heritage and The Wall Street Journal:
	www.africanexecutive.com /modules/magazine/articles.php?article=497 (1244 words)

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		The Court of Appeal, Swaziland's highest court, dissolved in November 2002 after the government refused to implement a court decision allowing the evictee's return.
		The organisation last week congratulated the government on taking the first step toward a restoration of the rule of law by reviving the appeal court and accepting the court decision on the evictee's return.
		Legal sources said that by again flouting the appeal court decision, the palace was indicating its stance on a second court ruling that called for the jailing of the commissioner of the Royal Swaziland Police Force, Edgar Hillary, on contempt of court charges for blocking the Macetjeni community's return.
	www.irinnews.org /report.asp?ReportID=44152&SelectRegion=Southern_Africa&SelectCountry=SWAZILAND (664 words)

	Welcome to the home page of the Government of Swaziland
		According to official records, the Dlaminis are the first known tribe who fought a party of Dutch officials that left the Cape to explore the Lubombo range near Delgoa Bay in 1723.
		Official records indicates that Dlamini I is the first known King of Swaziland who was able to increase his followers by conquering many clans along the Lubombo.
		King Ngwane III is said to be of special importance in the history of Swazis, as it is him who gave the nation one of its names.
	www.gov.sz /home.asp?pid=900 (514 words)

	Swaziland Royal flags (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		This is the pattern of the Swaziland national flag; however, the yellow stripes are somewhat wider than usually depicted (on FOTW-ws, in [smi75g] or [zna99]).
		The Liqoqo subsequently installed Queen Ntombi Laftwala, mother of the 14 year old heir apparent, Prince Makhosetive, as queen regent in late October, and she accepted the Liqoqo as the supreme body in Swaziland.
		The Royal Flag of Swaziland is the same as the national flag with the addition of a small gold lion centred on the upper blue stripe, facing away from the hoist.
	www.crwflags.com /FOTW/flags/sz-roy.html (990 words)

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