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Military of Swaziland

Military branches:Umbutfo Swaziland Defense Force (USDF): Ground Force (includes air wing), Royal Swaziland Police Force (RSPF) (2007)
Military service age and obligation:18-30 years of age for voluntary military service; both sexes are eligible for military service (2005)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 227,617 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 89,609 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:4.7% (2006)

Swaziland Quickstats

  • Population: 1,133,066
  • Area: 17,363 sq km
  • Density: 59 /km² (135th)
  • GDP (total): $5.72 billion (146th)
  • GDP (per capita): $5,245 (101st)
  • Literacy: 81.6%

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  • Currency: Lilangeni (SZL)
  • Dial code: +268

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