MTN has won the contract for cell phones in Swaziland. This is expected to be in use by end 1998. The metric system is utilised. General Taxis and rental cars are available at the airport and in Mbabane. Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in Africa.
Tourism is a major income earner for the country.
Christianity is the most widely practised religion in Swaziland. Standard Bank of SA Ltd Representation Standard Bank Swaziland Limited is a member of the Standard Bank Group of South Africa. Standard Bank of South Africa has the capacity to confirm letters of credit issued by prime Swazi banks. Exchange control regulations only apply outside this area. Swazi exchange control policy has continued to follow that of South Africa.