Swaziland has officially been renamed to eSwatini by its king to eliminate confusion with Switzerland. This change reflects a broader trend of reclaiming pre-colonial names. The decision was made public in April 2018, as reported by CNN. The king emphasized the importance of the new name in representing the nation's identity.
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The name "Swaziland", the King said, had caused confusion. "Whenever we go abroad, people refer to us as Switzerland," he added.