Swaziland is surrounded to the north, west and south by the Mpumulanga of South Africa and to the east by Mozambique. The Lubombo plateau is an escarpment along the eastern fringe of the Lowveld, comprising mainly cattle country and mixed farmland. Gained independence from the UK in 1968. 15-amp round pin plugs are in use. Outgoing international calls must go through the international operator.
Public telephones are available.
Some hotels have facilities. Facilities are available in the capital. Post offices are in all main centres. Airmail to Europe takes up to two weeks. The English-language newspaper in Swaziland is The Times of Swaziland .