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At 35 years old, King Mswati III has accomplished becoming the tenth worst dictator in the world. ...
A small, land-locked 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 only 17,364 square kilometers, roughly the size of the American State of New Jersey.
Swaziland is an Independent Monarchy. The King, appointed in accordance with Swazi tradition, is the Executive Head of State. ... The Senate comprises 20 members, 10 of which are elected by the House of Assembly and 10 appointed by the King for the expertise, in particular fields which might not otherwise be represented in Parliament. Swaziland - independent since 1968 - is one of the only three monarchies left in Africa. Led by His Majesty King Mswati III, the nation rejoices in its traditions and is staunchly committed to safeguarding its rich culture, social and natural heritage for future generations.
However, not everything is as it seems in Swaziland. ... The absolute monarchy set up allows King Mswati the power to have control over every aspect of society, a very key aspect in totalitarianism.
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