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Military of Kiribati

Military branches:no regular military forces; Police Force (carries out law enforcement functions and paramilitary duties; small police posts are on all islands) (2007)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 21,938 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 14,231 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:males age 18-49: 1,128 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:NA
Military - note:Kiribati does not have military forces; defense assistance is provided by Australia and NZ

Kiribati Quickstats

  • Population: 107,817 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 811 sq km
  • Density: 137 /km² (73rd)
  • GDP (total): $206 million¹ (213th)
  • GDP (per capita): $2,358 (136th)
  • Literacy:

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  • Currency: Kiribati dollar Australian dollar (AUD)
  • Dial code: +686

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Kiribati Internet

  • Usage: 2,000
  • Penetration: 2.2 %
  • Top Domain: .kr

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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