World Atlas · Lesotho Swaziland

Author: Chen Xiaohong (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Lesotho and Swaziland are two landlocked countries in Southern Africa. The geographical locations, ethnicities, and languages of the two countries are similar, and they share similarities in history and culture. After gaining independence, both countries adopted the political system of their former colonial ruler, the United Kingdom, establishing a Western-style representative democracy and a constitutional monarchy. Economically, they implemented a free-market economy and both face the prospect of achieving economic takeoff by leveraging the Southern African Development Community. This book is a comprehensive reference work that reflects the geography, politics, economy, education, foreign relations, and other general aspects of Lesotho and Swaziland.