Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is a small, landlocked African kingdom in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique, known for its traditional culture, majestic mountains, and sprawling nature reserves with abundant wildlife. It's an absolute monarchy, ruled by King Mswati III, and is home to the Swazi people, named after 19th-century King Mswati II. While rich in cultural traditions like the annual reed dance (Umhlanga) and the first fruits ceremony (Incwala), it faces significant health challenges, including one of the world's highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates.