BRI Countries 51 一带一路非洲国家系列 | The Kingdom of eSwatini 埃斯瓦蒂尼
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The Kingdom of eSwatini, also known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to the northeast and by South Africa to the north, west and south. The capital cities of The Kingdom of eSwatini are Mbabane (executive) and Lobamba (legislative).
埃斯瓦蒂尼王国又称斯威士兰，是位于非洲南部的一个内陆国。其东北接莫桑比克，南、西、北被南非包围 。埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的首都是姆巴班（行政）和洛班巴（立法）。
▲ 100 Emalangeni 一百埃马兰吉尼
The official languages of the Kingdom of eSwatini are Swati and English, while its official currency is Lilangeni (singular) and Emalangeni (plural). The currency is tied to South African Rand at an exchange rate of 1:1 and shops in eSwatini often accept both currencies.
埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的官方语言是斯瓦蒂语和英语，而其官方货币是里兰吉尼（复数：埃马兰吉尼）。埃斯瓦蒂尼货币与南非兰特的汇率绑定为1:1，埃斯瓦蒂尼的商店通常同时接受这两种货币。
National Flag 国旗
The national flag of the Kingdom of eSwatini has five horizontal stripes, on the red stripe, there are two spears, a shield, a staff, and three tassels of feathers, two of them placed at both ends of the staff.
埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的国旗有五条横纹，在红色条纹上有两支长矛、一个盾牌、一根棍子和三支羽毛流苏，其中两支挂在棍子的两端。
National Anthem 国歌
The national anthem of the Kingdom of eSwatini is Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati, meaning Oh God, Bestower of the Blessings of the Swazi.
埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的国歌是Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati，意思是《哦，上帝，斯瓦齐祝福的赐予者》。
Population 人口
The population of the Kingdom of eSwatini is 1,404,439 as of January 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates. The population is primarily ethnic Swazis, and people aged 14 years and younger make up 37.5 percent of the country’s total population.
根据联合国最新估计，截至2019年1，埃斯瓦蒂尼王国人口为1,404,439人。人口主要是斯威士人而且十四岁及以下人口占全国总人口的37.5%。
Administrative divisions 行政区划
The Kingdom of eSwatini is divided into four regions which are:
Region Capital
Hhohho Mbabane
Manzini Manzini
Shiselweni Nhlangano
Lubombo Siteki
伊斯瓦蒂尼王国分为四个地区：
地区 首府
霍霍区 姆巴巴内
曼齐尼 曼齐尼
希塞尔韦 尼恩兰加诺
卢班博 斯泰基
Mbabane 姆巴巴内
▲ Mbabane 姆巴巴内
Mbabane is the capital city of the Kingdom of eSwatini and Hhohho province. It is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. Mantenga Reserve and Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary in ezulwini Valley are some of the attractions in this city.
姆巴巴内是埃斯瓦蒂尼王国和霍霍省的首府。它位于姆巴巴内河及其支流波林詹河上的姆吉姆巴山脉。这个城市的景点包括埃祖尔维尼山谷的曼滕加保护区和密尔旺野生动物保护区。
Lobamba 洛班巴
▲ King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, Lobamba
洛班巴索布哈扎二世国王纪念公园
Lobamba is the traditional, spiritual, and legislative capital city of the Kingdom of eSwatini, the seat of the Parliament, and residence of the Ntombi, the Queen Mother. Mswati III lives about 10 kilometers away at the Lozitha Palace. The King and Queen Mother participate in annual December and January Incwala ceremonies and August and September Reed Dancers at the Royal Kraal.
洛班巴是埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的传统、精神和立法首都，是议会所在地，也是王太后恩托姆比的住所。姆斯瓦蒂三世住在大约10公里外的洛兹塔宫。国王和王太后每年都会参加12月和1月的印加瓦拉仪式，以及8月和9月在皇家克拉尔的芦苇舞蹈。
Attractions 景点
The country is full of life, art and wildlife. Natural views, rock arts and the game reserves are enough to make the traveler come back.
这个国家生机勃勃，既有艺术，也有野生动物。自然景观、岩石艺术和动物保护区足以让游客们想着再一次回来。
Bushman Rock Paintings, Sandlane 布什曼岩画，桑德兰
Bushman rock paintings are found in many countries in Southern Africa. They record hundreds of years of lifestyle in these places. In the Kingdom of eSwatini, Bushman rock paintings in Sandlane are the most famous.
布什曼岩画在非洲南部许多国家都有发现。他们记录了这些地方数百年的生活方式。在埃斯瓦蒂尼王国，桑德兰的布什曼岩画最为著名。
Swazi Candles, Malkerns 斯瓦兹蜡烛，马尔肯斯
Malkerns is in a valley enveloped by hills, sugar cane, and pineapple plantations. It boasts a variety of craft centers selling hand-made crafts and curios. Not to be missed is the interesting Swazi Candles Factory where stunning candles are molded by hand and decorated in the most exquisite colors and shapes.
马尔科恩斯在一个被山丘、甘蔗和菠萝种植园包围着的山谷，有众多的工艺品中心，出售各种手工工艺品和古玩。不可错过的是有趣的斯瓦兹蜡烛工厂，生产令人惊叹的手工制作、装饰了最精致的颜色和形状的蜡烛是。
Malkerns is also a nature lover’s paradise as there are numerous game parks and reserves to explore such as Hlane Royal National Park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and the Usutu River.
马尔科恩斯也是自然爱好者的天堂，这里有许多动物保护区和动物园，如赫兰皇家国家公园、姆利瓦内野生动物保护区和乌苏图河。
Mantenga Village 曼滕加村
If you are interested to take part in the Swazi culture, songs, and different styles of African dance performance then Mantenga is the best place for you. This is a very small and very cultural village which resembles the old African culture. The village have only sixteen huts and each serves a different purpose.
如果你想参加斯瓦兹文化、歌曲和不同风格的非洲舞蹈表演，那么曼滕加是最佳选择。这是一个很小的文化气息浓郁的村庄，代表了古老的非洲文化。这个村子只有十六间小屋，每一间都有不同的用途。
Hlane Royal National Park 赫兰皇家国家公园
The Hlane Royal National Park is one of the best tourist places in the Kingdom of eSwatini. Here you will be able to see all the big five.
赫兰皇家国家公园是埃斯瓦蒂尼王国最好的旅游胜地之一。在这里你可以看到所有的五大动物。
Maguga dam 马古加大坝
Maguga Dam is on the Komati River in eSwatini. It is 115 meters high and is located about 12 kilometers south of Piggs Peak. It was built as a joint project of the governments of South Africa and Eswatini. As of 2005, it was the largest public works project ever undertaken by Eswatini. The dam was completed in mid 2001.
马古加大坝位于科马蒂河上，皮格斯峰以南约12公里处，高度115米。它是南非政府和埃斯瓦蒂尼政府联合建设的项目。截至2005年，这是埃斯瓦蒂尼有史以来最大的公共工程项目。大坝于2001年年中竣工。
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary 姆利瓦内野生动物保护区
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary lies between Mbabane, the capital of Swaziland and Manzini, the biggest city of Swaziland. This calm and wonderful Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary covers about 4,560 hectares of Swaziland. It is the most visited and one of the best tourist places in Swaziland.
姆利瓦内野生动物保护区位于国家首都姆巴巴内和斯威士兰最大城市曼齐尼之间。这个平静而美妙的姆利瓦内野生动物保护区占地约4,560公顷，是斯威士兰最受欢迎的旅游胜地之一。
Mkhaya Game Reserve 姆哈亚禁猎区
This game reserve is famous for the Rhinos in black and white color. You can also get a chance to see Elephants, Hippos, Giraffes, etc here.
这个禁猎区以黑白犀牛而闻名。你还可以在这里看到大象、河马、长颈鹿等。
Phophonyane falls 瀑布
Phophonyane falls is located at Piggs Peak. You can enjoy your night at the lodges by the side of Phophonyane waterfall. This place is also perfect for hiking. You can simply set your own tent and stay there. The stream over the Rocky Mountains will fascinate you with its calm environment and beauty.
Phophonyane 瀑布位于皮格斯皮克。你可以在Phophonyane瀑布边的小屋里享受你的夜晚。这个地方也非常适合徒步旅行。你也可以在那里自己搭帐篷。洛矶山脉上的溪流以其宁静、美丽的环境让人着迷。
Mlawula Nature Reserve 姆拉乌拉自然保护区
Scenic and diverse, the Mlawula Nature Reserve occupies a transitional zone extending from the Lowveld up into the Lebombo Mountains. Landscapes here range from dry savannah to rolling green valleys and dense riverine forests, with mountains rising south to north along the Mozambique border. Due to the contrasting ecological zones, wildlife is varied and includes 60 species of small and large animals such as wildebeest, kudu, impala, and tortoises, as well as 350 species of birds, many insects, and an impressive array of plants.
姆拉乌拉自然保护区风景优美、物种繁多，是一个从低地地区向上延伸到勒本博山脉的过渡地带。这里的景观从干燥的大草原到起伏的绿色山谷和茂密的河岸森林，山脉沿着莫桑比克边界从南向北延伸。由于不同的生态区，野生动物种类繁多，包括60种大小动物，如角马、羚羊、黑斑羚和乌龟，以及350种鸟类、许多昆虫和令人印象深刻的植物。
People and Culture 人与文化
Her Majesty the Queen Mother (Indlovukazi) of the Kingdom of eSwatini has been the Indlovukazi (Great She-Elephant) since 1986. She was born Ntombi Tfwala and she is the Mother to His Majesty, King Mswati III. In essence, the Indlovukazi is the Mother of the Swazi nation, and as part of her traditional role, she rules together with His Majesty the King.
埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的王太后（印德洛武卡齐）自1986年以来一直是埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的印德洛武卡齐（大母象）。她出生于Ntombi Tfwala，是姆斯瓦蒂三世国王的母亲。从本质上讲，“印德洛武卡齐”是斯瓦齐民族的母亲，按照传统，她与国王一起统治这个国家。
▲ King Mswati III 姆斯瓦蒂三世国王
Mswati III is the King of Eswatini and head of the Swazi Royal Family. He was born in Manzini, Eswatini, to King Sobhuza II and one of his younger wives, Ntfombi Tfwala. He was crowned as Mswati III, Ingwenyama and King of Swaziland, on 25 April 1986 at the age of 18, thus becoming the youngest ruling monarch in the world a tthat time.
姆斯瓦蒂三世是伊斯瓦蒂尼国王、斯瓦齐王室的首领。他出生在曼齐尼，是当时的国王索布胡扎二世和他的一个年轻的妻子，恩丰比特夫瓦拉的儿子。1986年4月25日，他18岁时加冕为姆斯瓦蒂三世、英格文亚玛和斯威士兰国王，成为当时世界上最年轻的执政君主。
▲ National Soccer Team 国家足球队
▲ "sicolo" hairstyle, worn by married women, at the Showgrounds in Manzini, year 1973
1973年，曼奇尼的展览场上，已婚妇女戴的“西科洛”发型
▲Ezrom Malinga, in full traditional iNcwala regalia,including the siketja, a cloak of horse tails, drinking tjwala, or maize beer at his home in Mangwaneni. Photo taken: Year 1974
埃兹罗姆·马林加身着完整的印加瓦拉传统服装，包括锡克特加，披着马尾斗篷，在他位于曼格瓦内尼的家中喝着Tjwala(玉米做的啤酒)。（1974年）
▲ Child in traditional clothes 穿传统服装的孩子
▲ Young women participating in the annual Umhlanga ceremony, or Reed Dance, sing as they wait to present their reeds to King Mswati III in 2012
2012年，参加一年一度乌姆兰加仪式（或称芦苇舞）的年轻女性一边唱歌一边等待向
国王姆斯瓦蒂三世献芦苇
I hope you have enjoyed this presentation of the Kingdom of eSwatini, it is a very safe and peaceful country. Welcome to visit anytime.
我希望你们喜欢埃斯瓦蒂尼王国的介绍，埃斯瓦蒂尼是一个非常安全和和平的国家。欢迎随时光临。
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