World Atlas - Lesotho and Swaziland

Author: Chen Xiaohong (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Lesotho and Swaziland are two landlocked countries in Southern Africa. They share similarities in geographical location, ethnicity, language, and cultural and historical background. 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 aspects of Lesotho and Swaziland.