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Military of Liberia

Military branches:Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL): Army, Navy, Air Force
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2001)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 575,384
females age 18-49: 588,780 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 267,430
females age 18-49: 286,231 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:1.3% (2006 est.)

Liberia Quickstats

  • Population: 3,195,931 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 111,370 sq km
  • Density: 29 /km² (174th)
  • GDP (total): $3.292 billion (158th)
  • GDP (per capita): $1,003 (169th)
  • Literacy: 57.5%

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  • Currency: Liberian dollar¹ (LRD)
  • Dial code: +231

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