Zionist 40% (a blend of Christianity and indigenous ancestral worship), Roman Catholic 20%, Muslim 10%, other (includes Anglican, Bahai, Methodist, Mormon, Jewish) 30%
Christian 80%, indigenous beliefs 20%
Languages
English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official)
Sesotho (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, Xhosa
Exports
soft drink concentrates, sugar, wood pulp, cotton yarn, refrigerators, citrus and canned fruit
manufactures 75% (clothing, footwear, road vehicles), wool and mohair, food and live animals (2000)
External Debt
$703,100,000 $
$729,900,000 US
Exchange Rate
emalangeni per US dollar - 7.75 (2008 est.), 7.4 (2007), 6.85 (2006), 6.3593 (2005), 6.4597 (2004)
maloti (LSL) per US dollar - 7.75 (2008 est.), 7.25 (2007), 6.85 (2006), 6.3593 (2005), 6.4597 (2004)
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
4.700%
2.600%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
Location
Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa
Area
17,364 km sq
30,355 km sq
Coastline
0 km
0 km
Climate
varies from tropical to near temperate
temperate; cool to cold, dry winters; hot, wet summers
