1 Southern Africa Botswana
2 Southern Africa Lesotho
3 Southern Africa Namibia
4 Southern Africa South Africa
5 Southern Africa Swaziland
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List of Countries in Southern Africa
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 8, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: November 16, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Southern Africa as per UN includes five countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa.
- Some definitions (e.g., SADC or physical geography) use broader inclusions beyond those five.
- Eswatini is the former Swaziland, officially renamed in 2018.
- UN geoscheme is most consistent for statistical or economic reporting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries comprise Southern Africa under the UN definition?
UN geoscheme defines Southern Africa as Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa ([worldatlas.com](https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/southern-african-countries.html?utm_source=openai)).
Is Eswatini the same as Swaziland?
Yes, Eswatini is the current official name, changed in April 2018 from Swaziland ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eswatini?utm_source=openai)).
Do any broader definitions include more countries?
Yes, SADC includes additional members like Angola, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, etc. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Southern-African-Development-Community?utm_source=openai)).
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