Nhlangano () is the fourth largest town in

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. It is the capital of the southern

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of Shiselweni. The town was formerly known as Goedgegun, but the name was changed to Nhlangano, meaning "the meeting place". Nhlangano is located beside the Ngwavuma River.Moseley, Christopher and Nicolas, Alexandre (2009) ''Atlas of the world's languages in danger'' (3rd edition) World Water Assessment Programme, UNESCO
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King

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of the United Kingdom met with King Sobhuza in the town in 1947 to thank him for the war effort during the

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.Swaziland National Trust Commission
/ref> Nhlangano has a health center, a prison, a casino and an SOS Children's Village.Child Sponsorship Report 2012
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Populated places in Shiselweni Region {{Swaziland-geo-stub

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