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Military of Congo Democratic Republic

Military branches:Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC): Army, Navy, Congolese Air Force (Force Aerienne Congolaise, FAC) (2006)
Military service age and obligation:18-45 years of age for military service
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 11,365,610 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 6,464,223 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:2.5% (2006)

Congo Democratic Republic Quickstats

  • Population: 65,751,512
  • Area: 2,345,410 sq km
  • Density: 25 /km² (179th)
  • GDP (total): $7.094 billion (116th)
  • GDP (per capita): $119 (181th)
  • Literacy: 65.5%

Languages of Congo Democratic Republic

  • French
  • Lingala
  • Kingwana
  • Kikongo
  • Tshiluba

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  • Currency: Franc congolais (CDF)
  • Dial code: +243

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