Mbabane is the capital city of Swaziland. It is situated in the Highveld of western Swaziland and has a population of around 40,000. The processing of agricultural, forest, and livestock products forms the backbone of the industrial sector. Other manufactures include textiles and clothing,  beverages, office equipment, furniture, and various other light industries. Diamonds have been growing in importance and are now the second largest mineral export after asbestos. Tourism, particularly from South Africa, has become a major sector of the economy. Centred on the hotel and casino complex in the central Ezulwini valley, about 12 kilometres  from Mbabane.