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What does the acronym COMESA represent?
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland is a developing country with a small economy. Its GDP per capita of $9,714 means it is classified as a country with a lower-middle income. As a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), its main local trading partner is So...
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What is the lilangeni?
Swaziland's currency
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland is a developing country with a small economy. Its GDP per capita of $9,714 means it is classified as a country with a lower-middle income. As a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), its main local trading partner is So...
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What form of currency is the lilangeni fixed to?
South African rand
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland is a developing country with a small economy. Its GDP per capita of $9,714 means it is classified as a country with a lower-middle income. As a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), its main local trading partner is So...
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What is the literal translation of Nkhosi?
king
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means \"king\". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly ext...
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In terms of the most successful Swaziland kings in battle, who was the best?
Mswati II
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means \"king\". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly ext...
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What did Mswati II do to the land controlled by Swaziland during his reign?
greatly extended the area of the country
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means \"king\". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly ext...
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What groups did Mswati attack in the mid 19th century?
Emakhandzambili clans
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means \"king\". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly ext...
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Where does the name Swaziland originate?
Mswati II. KaNgwane
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland derives its name from a later king named Mswati II. KaNgwane, named for Ngwane III, is an alternative name for Swaziland the surname of whose royal house remains Nkhosi Dlamini. Nkhosi literally means \"king\". Mswati II was the greatest of the fighting kings of Swaziland, and he greatly ext...
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In what year did the British take Swaziland on as a protectorate?
1903
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 1903, after British victory in the Anglo-Boer war, Swaziland became a British protectorate. Much of its early administration (for example, postal services) being carried out from South Africa until 1906 when the Transvaal colony was granted self-government. Following this, Swaziland was partitioned...
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What 1903 conflict involving the British caused Swaziland to become a protectorate?
Anglo-Boer war
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 1903, after British victory in the Anglo-Boer war, Swaziland became a British protectorate. Much of its early administration (for example, postal services) being carried out from South Africa until 1906 when the Transvaal colony was granted self-government. Following this, Swaziland was partitioned...
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In what year was Swaziland given self governance?
1906
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 1903, after British victory in the Anglo-Boer war, Swaziland became a British protectorate. Much of its early administration (for example, postal services) being carried out from South Africa until 1906 when the Transvaal colony was granted self-government. Following this, Swaziland was partitioned...
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How much of Swaziland did the European area contain after the portioning?
two-thirds of the total land
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 1903, after British victory in the Anglo-Boer war, Swaziland became a British protectorate. Much of its early administration (for example, postal services) being carried out from South Africa until 1906 when the Transvaal colony was granted self-government. Following this, Swaziland was partitioned...
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When was Sobhuza coronated?
December 1921
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 1903, after British victory in the Anglo-Boer war, Swaziland became a British protectorate. Much of its early administration (for example, postal services) being carried out from South Africa until 1906 when the Transvaal colony was granted self-government. Following this, Swaziland was partitioned...
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When did the Swaziland constitution come to be?
November 1963
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe constitution for independent Swaziland was promulgated by Britain in November 1963 under the terms of which legislative and executive councils were established. This development was opposed by the Swazi National Council (liqoqo). Despite such opposition, elections took place and the first Legislat...
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What is another way to refer to the Swazi National Council?
liqoqo
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe constitution for independent Swaziland was promulgated by Britain in November 1963 under the terms of which legislative and executive councils were established. This development was opposed by the Swazi National Council (liqoqo). Despite such opposition, elections took place and the first Legislat...
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When was the Legislative Council of Swaziland first created?
9 September 1964
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe constitution for independent Swaziland was promulgated by Britain in November 1963 under the terms of which legislative and executive councils were established. This development was opposed by the Swazi National Council (liqoqo). Despite such opposition, elections took place and the first Legislat...
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When did elections that provided for a House of Assembly for Swaziland occur?
1967
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe constitution for independent Swaziland was promulgated by Britain in November 1963 under the terms of which legislative and executive councils were established. This development was opposed by the Swazi National Council (liqoqo). Despite such opposition, elections took place and the first Legislat...
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In what year was the constitution of Swaziland suspended?
1973
[ "Swaziland\n\nFollowing the elections of 1973, the constitution of Swaziland was suspended by King Sobhuza II who thereafter ruled the country by decree until his death in 1982. At this point Sobhuza II had ruled Swaziland for 61 years, making him the longest ruling monarch in history. A regency followed his death,...
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Who ruled Swaziland in the late 1970s?
King Sobhuza II
[ "Swaziland\n\nFollowing the elections of 1973, the constitution of Swaziland was suspended by King Sobhuza II who thereafter ruled the country by decree until his death in 1982. At this point Sobhuza II had ruled Swaziland for 61 years, making him the longest ruling monarch in history. A regency followed his death,...
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When did King Sobhuza II die?
1982
[ "Swaziland\n\nFollowing the elections of 1973, the constitution of Swaziland was suspended by King Sobhuza II who thereafter ruled the country by decree until his death in 1982. At this point Sobhuza II had ruled Swaziland for 61 years, making him the longest ruling monarch in history. A regency followed his death,...
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Who was the head of state of Swaziland after King Sobhuza II
Queen Regent Dzeliwe Shongwe
[ "Swaziland\n\nFollowing the elections of 1973, the constitution of Swaziland was suspended by King Sobhuza II who thereafter ruled the country by decree until his death in 1982. At this point Sobhuza II had ruled Swaziland for 61 years, making him the longest ruling monarch in history. A regency followed his death,...
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Which monarch of Swaziland was crownd in April 1986?
Mswati III
[ "Swaziland\n\nFollowing the elections of 1973, the constitution of Swaziland was suspended by King Sobhuza II who thereafter ruled the country by decree until his death in 1982. At this point Sobhuza II had ruled Swaziland for 61 years, making him the longest ruling monarch in history. A regency followed his death,...
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Who appoints the prime minister of Swaziland?
The king
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe king appoints the prime minister from the legislature and also appoints a minority of legislators to both chambers of the Libandla (parliament) with help from an advisory council. The king is allowed by the constitution to appoint some members to parliament for special interests. These special int...
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What is the parliament of Swaziland known as?
the Libandla
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe king appoints the prime minister from the legislature and also appoints a minority of legislators to both chambers of the Libandla (parliament) with help from an advisory council. The king is allowed by the constitution to appoint some members to parliament for special interests. These special int...
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What part of the Swaziland parliament is appointed by the King?
a minority
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe king appoints the prime minister from the legislature and also appoints a minority of legislators to both chambers of the Libandla (parliament) with help from an advisory council. The king is allowed by the constitution to appoint some members to parliament for special interests. These special int...
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Why is the king allowed to appoint members of parliament?
to balance views in parliament
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe king appoints the prime minister from the legislature and also appoints a minority of legislators to both chambers of the Libandla (parliament) with help from an advisory council. The king is allowed by the constitution to appoint some members to parliament for special interests. These special int...
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How many seats are in the Senate of Swaziland?
30 seats
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe Swazi bicameral Parliament or Libandla consists of the Senate (30 seats; 10 members appointed by the House of Assembly and 20 appointed by the monarch; to serve five-year terms) and the House of Assembly (65 seats; 10 members appointed by the monarch and 55 elected by popular vote; to serve five-y...
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How many members are there in the Swazi House of Assembly?
65
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe Swazi bicameral Parliament or Libandla consists of the Senate (30 seats; 10 members appointed by the House of Assembly and 20 appointed by the monarch; to serve five-year terms) and the House of Assembly (65 seats; 10 members appointed by the monarch and 55 elected by popular vote; to serve five-y...
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How many members of the Swazi House of Assembly are chosen by the king?
10
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When were the most recent elections in Swaziland?
20 September 2013
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Which group looks over elections in Swaziland?
the elections and boundaries commission
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When did people begin to disputre royal hegenomy in Swaziland?
the early seventies
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2005, the constitution was put into effect. There is still much debate in the country about the constitutional reforms. From the early seventies, there was active resistance to the royal hegemony. Despite complaints from progressive formations, support for the monarchy and the current political sys...
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What portion of Swaziland is said to support the monarchy of Swaziland?
the majority
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2005, the constitution was put into effect. There is still much debate in the country about the constitutional reforms. From the early seventies, there was active resistance to the royal hegemony. Despite complaints from progressive formations, support for the monarchy and the current political sys...
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What entity took submissions about whether or not Swazi citizens wanted to change support of the monarchy?
the constitutional draft committee
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2005, the constitution was put into effect. There is still much debate in the country about the constitutional reforms. From the early seventies, there was active resistance to the royal hegemony. Despite complaints from progressive formations, support for the monarchy and the current political sys...
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How does a nominee for parliament in Swaziland get decided?
a show of hand
[ "Swaziland\n\nNominations take place at the chiefdoms. On the day of nomination, the name of the nominee is raised by a show of hand and the nominee is given an opportunity to indicate whether he or she accepts the nomination. If he or she accepts it, he or she must be supported by at least ten members of that chie...
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What is the minimum number of members that must support a nominee to parliament in Swaziland?
at least ten
[ "Swaziland\n\nNominations take place at the chiefdoms. On the day of nomination, the name of the nominee is raised by a show of hand and the nominee is given an opportunity to indicate whether he or she accepts the nomination. If he or she accepts it, he or she must be supported by at least ten members of that chie...
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What is an Indvuna as it relates to the Parliament of Swaziland?
Constituency Headman
[ "Swaziland\n\nNominations take place at the chiefdoms. On the day of nomination, the name of the nominee is raised by a show of hand and the nominee is given an opportunity to indicate whether he or she accepts the nomination. If he or she accepts it, he or she must be supported by at least ten members of that chie...
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In the Swazi Parliament, what is the Bucopho?
Constituency Executive Committee
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What is the minimum amount of nominees taken on the day of nomination in the Swazi Parliament?
four
[ "Swaziland\n\nNominations take place at the chiefdoms. On the day of nomination, the name of the nominee is raised by a show of hand and the nominee is given an opportunity to indicate whether he or she accepts the nomination. If he or she accepts it, he or she must be supported by at least ten members of that chie...
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How many representatives does each tinkhundla elect to the Swazi House of Assembly?
one
[ "Swaziland\n\nAs noted above, there are 55 tinkhundla in Swaziland and each elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Swaziland. Each inkhundla has a development committee (bucopho) elected from the various constituency chiefdoms in its area for a five-year term. Bucopho bring to the inkhundla all matte...
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What is a single term of a Swazi development committee?
a five-year term
[ "Swaziland\n\nAs noted above, there are 55 tinkhundla in Swaziland and each elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Swaziland. Each inkhundla has a development committee (bucopho) elected from the various constituency chiefdoms in its area for a five-year term. Bucopho bring to the inkhundla all matte...
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To whom do Bucopho take the decisions and concerns?
the chiefdoms
[ "Swaziland\n\nAs noted above, there are 55 tinkhundla in Swaziland and each elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Swaziland. Each inkhundla has a development committee (bucopho) elected from the various constituency chiefdoms in its area for a five-year term. Bucopho bring to the inkhundla all matte...
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Where is the Bucopho chairman elected?
at the inkhundla
[ "Swaziland\n\nAs noted above, there are 55 tinkhundla in Swaziland and each elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Swaziland. Each inkhundla has a development committee (bucopho) elected from the various constituency chiefdoms in its area for a five-year term. Bucopho bring to the inkhundla all matte...
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What is the chairman of the bucopho also called?
indvuna ye nkhundla
[ "Swaziland\n\nAs noted above, there are 55 tinkhundla in Swaziland and each elects one representative to the House of Assembly of Swaziland. Each inkhundla has a development committee (bucopho) elected from the various constituency chiefdoms in its area for a five-year term. Bucopho bring to the inkhundla all matte...
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What nation is to the east of Swaziland?
Mozambique
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What nation is on the north, east, and western borders of Swaziland?
Republic of South Africa
[ "Swaziland\n\nA small, landlocked kingdom, Swaziland is bordered in the North, West and South by the Republic of South Africa and by Mozambique in the East. Swaziland has a land area of 17,364 km2. Swaziland has four separate geographical regions. These run from North to South and are determined by altitude. Swazil...
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How large in square kilometers is Swaziland?
17,364 km2
[ "Swaziland\n\nA small, landlocked kingdom, Swaziland is bordered in the North, West and South by the Republic of South Africa and by Mozambique in the East. Swaziland has a land area of 17,364 km2. Swaziland has four separate geographical regions. These run from North to South and are determined by altitude. Swazil...
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How many geographical regions are within Swaziland?
four
[ "Swaziland\n\nA small, landlocked kingdom, Swaziland is bordered in the North, West and South by the Republic of South Africa and by Mozambique in the East. Swaziland has a land area of 17,364 km2. Swaziland has four separate geographical regions. These run from North to South and are determined by altitude. Swazil...
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In which region is there rain forest in Swaziland?
the northwest
[ "Swaziland\n\nA small, landlocked kingdom, Swaziland is bordered in the North, West and South by the Republic of South Africa and by Mozambique in the East. Swaziland has a land area of 17,364 km2. Swaziland has four separate geographical regions. These run from North to South and are determined by altitude. Swazil...
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What portion of the Swazi population are subsistence farmers?
About 75%
[ "Swaziland\n\nAbout 75% of the population is employed in subsistence agriculture upon Swazi Nation Land (SNL). In contrast with the commercial farms, Swazi Nation Land suffers from low productivity and investment. This dual nature of the Swazi economy, with high productivity in textile manufacturing and in the indu...
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In terms of Swaziland, what does SNL refer to?
Swazi Nation Land
[ "Swaziland\n\nAbout 75% of the population is employed in subsistence agriculture upon Swazi Nation Land (SNL). In contrast with the commercial farms, Swazi Nation Land suffers from low productivity and investment. This dual nature of the Swazi economy, with high productivity in textile manufacturing and in the indu...
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Outside of agriculture what provides to the Swazi economy?
textile manufacturing
[ "Swaziland\n\nAbout 75% of the population is employed in subsistence agriculture upon Swazi Nation Land (SNL). In contrast with the commercial farms, Swazi Nation Land suffers from low productivity and investment. This dual nature of the Swazi economy, with high productivity in textile manufacturing and in the indu...
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What are the problems with Swazi Nation Land?
low productivity and investment
[ "Swaziland\n\nAbout 75% of the population is employed in subsistence agriculture upon Swazi Nation Land (SNL). In contrast with the commercial farms, Swazi Nation Land suffers from low productivity and investment. This dual nature of the Swazi economy, with high productivity in textile manufacturing and in the indu...
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What has the Real growth in GDP since 2001 in Swaziland in percentage?
2.8%
[ "Swaziland\n\nEconomic growth in Swaziland has lagged behind that of its neighbours. Real GDP growth since 2001 has averaged 2.8%, nearly 2 percentage points lower than growth in other Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member countries. Low agricultural productivity in the SNLs, repeated droughts, the devastati...
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How much lower is the Swazi Real GDP growth in comparison to other Southern African Customs Union members is Swaziland?
nearly 2 percentage points
[ "Swaziland\n\nEconomic growth in Swaziland has lagged behind that of its neighbours. Real GDP growth since 2001 has averaged 2.8%, nearly 2 percentage points lower than growth in other Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member countries. Low agricultural productivity in the SNLs, repeated droughts, the devastati...
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When did the public finances in Swaziland decline?
the late 1990s
[ "Swaziland\n\nEconomic growth in Swaziland has lagged behind that of its neighbours. Real GDP growth since 2001 has averaged 2.8%, nearly 2 percentage points lower than growth in other Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member countries. Low agricultural productivity in the SNLs, repeated droughts, the devastati...
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What led to Swazi budget cuts?
declining revenues and increased spending
[ "Swaziland\n\nEconomic growth in Swaziland has lagged behind that of its neighbours. Real GDP growth since 2001 has averaged 2.8%, nearly 2 percentage points lower than growth in other Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member countries. Low agricultural productivity in the SNLs, repeated droughts, the devastati...
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What amount of total public spending in Swaziland is going to wages?
55%
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe considerable spending did not lead to more growth and did not benefit the poor. Much of the increased spending has gone to current expenditures related to wages, transfers, and subsidies. The wage bill today constitutes over 15% of GDP and 55% of total public spending; these are some of the highes...
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What amount of government revenue in Swaziland is from the SACU?
60% of total government revenues
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe considerable spending did not lead to more growth and did not benefit the poor. Much of the increased spending has gone to current expenditures related to wages, transfers, and subsidies. The wage bill today constitutes over 15% of GDP and 55% of total public spending; these are some of the highes...
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What has happened to debt external onus in Swaziland in the past two decades?
declined markedly
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe considerable spending did not lead to more growth and did not benefit the poor. Much of the increased spending has gone to current expenditures related to wages, transfers, and subsidies. The wage bill today constitutes over 15% of GDP and 55% of total public spending; these are some of the highes...
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What percentage of the GDP was represented by outside debt in Swaziland in 2006?
less than 20%
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Which nations economy is Swaziland most linked with?
South Africa
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe Swazi economy is very closely linked to the economy of South Africa, from which it receives over 90% of its imports and to which it sends about 70% of its exports. Swaziland's other key trading partners are the United States and the EU, from whom the country has received trade preferences for appa...
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What quantity of imports does Swaziland get from South Africa?
over 90%
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe Swazi economy is very closely linked to the economy of South Africa, from which it receives over 90% of its imports and to which it sends about 70% of its exports. Swaziland's other key trading partners are the United States and the EU, from whom the country has received trade preferences for appa...
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What percentage of exported goods from Swaziland end up in South Africa?
70%
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe Swazi economy is very closely linked to the economy of South Africa, from which it receives over 90% of its imports and to which it sends about 70% of its exports. Swaziland's other key trading partners are the United States and the EU, from whom the country has received trade preferences for appa...
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What happened to Swazi exports of textiles from 2000 to 2005?
exports grew by over 200%
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe Swazi economy is very closely linked to the economy of South Africa, from which it receives over 90% of its imports and to which it sends about 70% of its exports. Swaziland's other key trading partners are the United States and the EU, from whom the country has received trade preferences for appa...
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Between 2000 and 2005 what percentage did Swazi sugar exports increase by?
more than 50%
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe Swazi economy is very closely linked to the economy of South Africa, from which it receives over 90% of its imports and to which it sends about 70% of its exports. Swaziland's other key trading partners are the United States and the EU, from whom the country has received trade preferences for appa...
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What currency is Swaziland bound to?
South African Rand
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland's currency is pegged to the South African Rand, subsuming Swaziland's monetary policy to South Africa. Customs duties from the Southern African Customs Union, which may equal as much as 70% of government revenue this year, and worker remittances from South Africa substantially supplement dom...
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Which nation does Swazi defer to when it comes to monetary policy?
South Africa
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland's currency is pegged to the South African Rand, subsuming Swaziland's monetary policy to South Africa. Customs duties from the Southern African Customs Union, which may equal as much as 70% of government revenue this year, and worker remittances from South Africa substantially supplement dom...
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Duties from customs represent what amount of Swaziland government revenue?
as much as 70%
[ "Swaziland\n\nSwaziland's currency is pegged to the South African Rand, subsuming Swaziland's monetary policy to South Africa. Customs duties from the Southern African Customs Union, which may equal as much as 70% of government revenue this year, and worker remittances from South Africa substantially supplement dom...
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From where does Swaziland get customs revenue?
Southern African Customs Union
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What percentage of the Swazi population are Christian?
83%
[ "Swaziland\n\n83% of the total population adheres to Christianity, making it the most common religion in Swaziland. Anglican, Protestant and indigenous African churches, including African Zionist, constitute the majority of the Christians (40%), followed by Roman Catholicism at 20% of the population. On 18 July 201...
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Which religious belief is most prevelant in Swaziland?
Christianity
[ "Swaziland\n\n83% of the total population adheres to Christianity, making it the most common religion in Swaziland. Anglican, Protestant and indigenous African churches, including African Zionist, constitute the majority of the Christians (40%), followed by Roman Catholicism at 20% of the population. On 18 July 201...
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What amount of Swazi Christians are Roman Catholic?
20%
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Who is the Anglican Bishop of Swaziland?
Ellinah Wamukoya
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How many Jewish families are there in Swaziland?
14
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Of pregnant women, how many are believed to be infected with HIV?
38.8%
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2004, the Swaziland government acknowledged for the first time that it suffered an AIDS crisis, with 38.8% of tested pregnant women infected with HIV (see AIDS in Africa). The then Prime Minister Themba Dlamini declared a humanitarian crisis due to the combined effect of drought, land degradation, ...
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Who was the prime minister of Swaziland in 2004?
Themba Dlamini
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2004, the Swaziland government acknowledged for the first time that it suffered an AIDS crisis, with 38.8% of tested pregnant women infected with HIV (see AIDS in Africa). The then Prime Minister Themba Dlamini declared a humanitarian crisis due to the combined effect of drought, land degradation, ...
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What does UNAIDS consider universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment?
80% coverage or greater
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2004, the Swaziland government acknowledged for the first time that it suffered an AIDS crisis, with 38.8% of tested pregnant women infected with HIV (see AIDS in Africa). The then Prime Minister Themba Dlamini declared a humanitarian crisis due to the combined effect of drought, land degradation, ...
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What percentage of HIV/AIDS infected in Swaziland are believed to be treated?
70% to 80%
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2004, the Swaziland government acknowledged for the first time that it suffered an AIDS crisis, with 38.8% of tested pregnant women infected with HIV (see AIDS in Africa). The then Prime Minister Themba Dlamini declared a humanitarian crisis due to the combined effect of drought, land degradation, ...
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What is the rate of mortality for those with tuberculosis in Swaziland?
18%
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn 2004, the Swaziland government acknowledged for the first time that it suffered an AIDS crisis, with 38.8% of tested pregnant women infected with HIV (see AIDS in Africa). The then Prime Minister Themba Dlamini declared a humanitarian crisis due to the combined effect of drought, land degradation, ...
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What age attends pre-school in Swaziland?
5-year or younger
[ "Swaziland\n\nEducation in Swaziland begins with pre-school education for infants, primary, secondary and high school education for general education and training (GET), and universities and colleges at tertiary level. Pre-school education is usually for children 5-year or younger after that the students can enroll...
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What percentage of children of age for preschool have access to education in Swaziland?
21.6%
[ "Swaziland\n\nEducation in Swaziland begins with pre-school education for infants, primary, secondary and high school education for general education and training (GET), and universities and colleges at tertiary level. Pre-school education is usually for children 5-year or younger after that the students can enroll...
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In reference to education in Swaziland, hat is an NCP otherwise known as?
neighbourhood care points
[ "Swaziland\n\nEducation in Swaziland begins with pre-school education for infants, primary, secondary and high school education for general education and training (GET), and universities and colleges at tertiary level. Pre-school education is usually for children 5-year or younger after that the students can enroll...
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What is does ECCE refer to in the Swazi educational system?
early childhood care and education
[ "Swaziland\n\nEducation in Swaziland begins with pre-school education for infants, primary, secondary and high school education for general education and training (GET), and universities and colleges at tertiary level. Pre-school education is usually for children 5-year or younger after that the students can enroll...
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How many years does a student spend in secondary and high school in Swaziland?
five
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe secondary and high school education system in Swaziland is a five-year programme divided into three years junior secondary and two years senior secondary. There is an external public examination (Junior Certificate) at the end of the junior secondary that learners have to pass to progress to the s...
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For how many years is a Swazi student in junior secondary school?
three
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe secondary and high school education system in Swaziland is a five-year programme divided into three years junior secondary and two years senior secondary. There is an external public examination (Junior Certificate) at the end of the junior secondary that learners have to pass to progress to the s...
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What is the ECOS within the Swazi education system?
Examination Council of Swaziland
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe secondary and high school education system in Swaziland is a five-year programme divided into three years junior secondary and two years senior secondary. There is an external public examination (Junior Certificate) at the end of the junior secondary that learners have to pass to progress to the s...
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What do students finishing senior secondary school get?
Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe secondary and high school education system in Swaziland is a five-year programme divided into three years junior secondary and two years senior secondary. There is an external public examination (Junior Certificate) at the end of the junior secondary that learners have to pass to progress to the s...
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What institution does the accreditation for the IGCSE in Swaziland?
Cambridge International Examination
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe secondary and high school education system in Swaziland is a five-year programme divided into three years junior secondary and two years senior secondary. There is an external public examination (Junior Certificate) at the end of the junior secondary that learners have to pass to progress to the s...
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The University of Swaziland, Southern Nazarene University, offer higher learning in Swaziland, what is one other University?
Swaziland Christian University
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Where can one find the Limkoking University of Creative Technology?
Sidvwashini
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe University of Swaziland, Southern African Nazarene University, Swaziland Christian University are the institutions that offer university education in the country. A campus of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology can be found at Sidvwashini, a suburb of the capital Mbabane. There are some t...
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What is the capital of Swaziland?
Mbabane
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe University of Swaziland, Southern African Nazarene University, Swaziland Christian University are the institutions that offer university education in the country. A campus of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology can be found at Sidvwashini, a suburb of the capital Mbabane. There are some t...
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Where in Swaziland is The Good shepherd Hospital?
Siteki
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe University of Swaziland, Southern African Nazarene University, Swaziland Christian University are the institutions that offer university education in the country. A campus of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology can be found at Sidvwashini, a suburb of the capital Mbabane. There are some t...
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What nursing school does The Good Shepherd Hospital contain?
College for Nursing Assistants
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe University of Swaziland, Southern African Nazarene University, Swaziland Christian University are the institutions that offer university education in the country. A campus of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology can be found at Sidvwashini, a suburb of the capital Mbabane. There are some t...
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Which school is the main location for technical education in Swaziland?
Swaziland College of Technology
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe main centre for technical training in Swaziland is the Swaziland College of Technology which is slated to become a full university. It aims to provide and facilitating high quality training and learning in technology and business studies in collaboration with the Commercial, Industrial and Public ...
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What types of education does the Swaziland College of Technology offer?
technology and business studies
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe main centre for technical training in Swaziland is the Swaziland College of Technology which is slated to become a full university. It aims to provide and facilitating high quality training and learning in technology and business studies in collaboration with the Commercial, Industrial and Public ...
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What is the location of the Gwamile Vocational and Commercial Training Institute?
Matsapha
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe main centre for technical training in Swaziland is the Swaziland College of Technology which is slated to become a full university. It aims to provide and facilitating high quality training and learning in technology and business studies in collaboration with the Commercial, Industrial and Public ...
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There is an educational facility in Manzini within Swaziland known by the acronym MITC, what does it stand for?
Manzini Industrial and Training Centre
[ "Swaziland\n\nThe main centre for technical training in Swaziland is the Swaziland College of Technology which is slated to become a full university. It aims to provide and facilitating high quality training and learning in technology and business studies in collaboration with the Commercial, Industrial and Public ...
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In terms of education in Swaziland what does the acronym SIMPA represent?
Swaziland Institute of Management and Public Administration
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn addition to these institutions, Swaziland also has the Swaziland Institute of Management and Public Administration (SIMPA) and Institute of Development Management (IDM). SIMPA is a government owned management and development institute and IDM is a regional organisation in Botswana, Lesotho and Swaz...
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In Swaziland, what is SIMPA?
a government owned management and development institute
[ "Swaziland\n\nIn addition to these institutions, Swaziland also has the Swaziland Institute of Management and Public Administration (SIMPA) and Institute of Development Management (IDM). SIMPA is a government owned management and development institute and IDM is a regional organisation in Botswana, Lesotho and Swaz...