A fantastic variety of different climatic areas and a unique culture of indigenous people – these are the main peculiarities of the small country of Eswatini (also known as Swaziland) that is situated in the southern part of African continent. Here, tourists can enjoy a ride in spacious savannah, watch wild animals that live there, and then head to a stroll in a tropical forest. There are interesting trekking and horse excursions, during which vacationers can admire not only the beauty of local nature but also interesting historic landmarks.
Archaeological excavations proved that first settlers appeared in Swaziland during the Stone Age. Later, descendants of Swazi tribes moved to this region. Initially, their settlements were situated near the Indian Ocean coast. Other hostile tribes made the Swazi people move deeper into the continent. Bloody battles in this part of the continent lasted until the mid-19th century.
Closer to the end of the 19th century, almost complete territory of Swazi tribes was conquered by the Boer republic of Transvaal and became a part of it. During the Anglo-Boer War, which ended in 1902, the territory of Swaziland became a protectorate of Great Britain. The kingdom of Swaziland became an independent country in 1968. In 2018, the country officially changed its name to the Kingdom of Eswatini.
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