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Military of Namibia

Military branches:Namibian Defense Force: Army, Navy, Air Wing (2006)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age for voluntary military service (2001)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 441,293 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 217,118 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:3.7% (2006)

Namibia Quickstats

  • Population: 2,055,080
  • Area: 825,418 sq km
  • Density: 2.5 /km² (225th)
  • GDP (total): $15.14 billion (123rd)
  • GDP (per capita): $7,478 (83rd)
  • Literacy: 85%

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  • Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD)
  • Dial code: +264

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Namibia Internet

  • Usage: 75,000
  • Penetration: 3.6 %
  • Top Domain: .wa

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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