Lobamba

Lobamba is the legislative capital of Eswatini (which used to be called Swaziland). The Parliament of Eswatini and home of the Queen Mother are in this city. It is located in the west of the country, in the district of Hhohho. Its population is about 10,000 people.^[5]

Lobamba
City
Lobamba
Coordinates: 26°25′0″S 31°10′0″E
Country	Eswatini
District	Hhohho
Elevation [1]	694 m (2,277 ft)
Population  (2006)
• Total	11,000
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST[2])
Area code	416 (country code +268)[3]
ISO 3166 code	SZ/SWZ[4]

Lobamba is famous for two ceremonies. The Reed Dance is in August and September. This celebration is in honour of the Queen Mother. The Incwala Kingship, in December and January, is in honour of the King. These ceremonies include dancing, singing, and celebrations with traditional clothing.

The Embo State Palace, the Royal Kraal, Swazi National Museum, Swazi Parliament and a museum about Sobhuza II of Eswatini are in the town. The Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and Matsapha Airport lie nearby.