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Neighboring Countries of Eswatini

Q: Which is the longest border of Eswatini?

The longest land border of Eswatini is with South Africa (438 km); the shortest is with Mozambique (108 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Eswatini?

The land borders of Eswatini total 546 km. By number of neighbours Eswatini ranks #115 among 236 countries and territories.

Eswatini shares land borders with 2 countries: South Africa (438 km) and Mozambique (108 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#115 of 236)

546 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

17,364

Area in km²

Eswatini
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Eswatini

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Eswatini citizens
South Africa	438 km	Pretoria	Visa-free · 30 days
Mozambique	108 km	Maputo	Visa-free · 30 days

South Africa accounts for 80% of Eswatini's 546 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Eswatini

Location

Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa

Area

17,364 km² — slightly smaller than New Jersey

Terrain

Mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains

Climate

Varies from tropical to near temperate

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Emlembe 1,862 m. Lowest: Great Usutu River 21 m. Mean elevation: 305 m.

Natural resources

Asbestos, coal, clay, cassiterite, hydropower, forests, small gold and diamond deposits, quarry stone, and talc

Natural hazards

Drought

Good to know

Landlocked; almost completely surrounded by South Africa

Neighbours of Eswatini's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 2 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Eswatini

How many countries border Eswatini?

Eswatini shares land borders with 2 countries: South Africa (438 km) and Mozambique (108 km).

Which is the longest border of Eswatini?

The longest land border of Eswatini is with South Africa (438 km); the shortest is with Mozambique (108 km).

Is Eswatini landlocked?

Yes. Eswatini has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through South Africa and Mozambique.

How long are the land borders of Eswatini?

The land borders of Eswatini total 546 km. By number of neighbours Eswatini ranks #115 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Eswatini citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Eswatini citizens can visit 2 of 2 neighbouring countries visa-free: South Africa and Mozambique.

What is the highest point of Eswatini?

Emlembe 1,862 m. The lowest point is Great Usutu River 21 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).