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Military of Rwanda

Military branches:Rwandan Defense Forces: Army, Air Force
Military service age and obligation:16 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2001)
Manpower available for military service:males age 16-49: 2,004,750
females age 16-49: 1,990,935 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 16-49: 1,103,823
females age 16-49: 1,096,644 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:2.9% (2005 est.)

Rwanda Quickstats

  • Population: 9,907,509
  • Area: 26,338 sq km
  • Density: 320 /km² (27th)
  • GDP (total): $11.24 billion (130th)
  • GDP (per capita): $1,300 (160th)
  • Literacy: 70.4%

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  • Currency: Rwandan franc (RWF)
  • Dial code: +250

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