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Military of Central African Republic

Military branches:Central African Armed Forces (FACA): Ground Forces, Military Air Service, General Directorate of Gendarmerie Inspection (DGIG); National Police (2006)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; 2-year conscript service obligation (2006)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 853,760
females age 18-49: 835,426 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 416,091
females age 18-49: 383,056 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:1.1% (2006 est.)

Central African Republic Quickstats

  • Population: 4,369,038
  • Area: 622,984 sq km
  • Density: 6.77 /km² (191st)
  • GDP (total): $5.015 billion (153rd)
  • GDP (per capita): $1,198 (167th)
  • Literacy: 51%

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  • Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
  • Dial code: +236

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Central African Republic Internet

  • Usage: 11,000
  • Penetration: 0.3 %
  • Top Domain: .ct

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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