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Military of Togo

Military branches:Togolese Armed Forces (FAT): Army, Navy, Air Force, Gendarmerie (2005)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age for selective compulsory and voluntary military service; 2-year service obligation (2006)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 1,102,661
females age 18-49: 1,124,463 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 696,933
females age 18-49: 707,821 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:1.6% (2005 est.)

Togo Quickstats

  • Population: 5,701,579
  • Area: 56,785 sq km
  • Density: 108 /km² (93rd²)
  • GDP (total): $8.945 billion (144th¹)
  • GDP (per capita): $1,700 (193rd¹)
  • Literacy: 60.9%

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  • Currency: CFA franc (XOF)
  • Dial code: +228

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