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UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Mbabane |
Nhlangano time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Swaziland Nhlanjano Profile
Nhlanjano is the legal and legislative capital of the landlocked African kingdom of Swaziland (now known as Eswatini) and is located in the Central Highveld region in the western part of the country, at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level. As the historical and political center of the kingdom, Nhlanjano carries the deep traditional culture of Swaziland and houses the King's legislative body, Parliament, and part of the state administration.
History, Culture and Status
Nhlanjano, which means "land of the sky" in Swazi, is the centerpiece of royal ceremonies and traditional rituals, such as the famous Reed Dance Festival. The city retains historical buildings such as the Royal Palace and the National Museum, and is characterized by Swaziland's unique combination of chieftaincy and constitutional monarchy. While the administrative functions are complemented by the economic center of Mbabane, Nhlangano has an irreplaceable position at the level of cultural identity and national symbolism.
Geographical and economic characteristics
The city is surrounded by a hilly and grassland landscape, where agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, with maize and cotton being the main crops grown. Due to its hilly inland location, Nhlanjano is dominated by small and medium-sized commercial and political activities, and transportation is dependent on the road linking Mbabane and Manzini. Its development centrally characterizes Swaziland's urban-rural dichotomy and is an important window for exploring the country's intersection of tradition and modernity.
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Today is 2026-02-28
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