Swaziland became independent of the United Kingdom on this day in history, September 6, 1968.
Swaziland is a landlocked country in the south of Africa, surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique.
Swaziland is a kingdom. It's king is Umbuso weSwatini.
Swaziland's economy is tied heavily to its neighbor South Africa, with 90% of its incoming goods coming from that country and about 70% of its exports going there. It's money is pegged to the SA Rand as well.
Swaziland has about 1.1 million people, 38.8% of whom are HIV positive or have AIDS, the highest percentage in the world. 60% of the population live on less than US$1.25 per day.
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Also on this day in history, in 1620, the Pilgrims left Plymouth in the Mayflower for America.
