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Military of Sierra Leone

Military branches:Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF): Army (includes Air Wing, Maritime Wing) (2007)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age (est.); no conscription (2001)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 1,086,091 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 539,697 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:2.3% (2006)

Sierra Leone Quickstats

  • Population: 6,144,562 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 71,740 sq km
  • Density: 83 /km² (114th¹)
  • GDP (total): $4.921 billion (151st)
  • GDP (per capita): $903 (172nd)
  • Literacy: 35.1%

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  • Currency: Leone (SLL)
  • Dial code: +232

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