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Military of Burkina Faso

Military branches:Army, Air Force of Burkina Faso (Force Aerienne de Burkina Faso, FABF), National Gendarmerie (2006)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age for compulsory military service; 20 years of age for voluntary military service (2001)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 2,651,687 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 1,530,324 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:1.2% (2006)

Burkina Faso Quickstats

  • Population: 14,326,203
  • Area: 274,200 sq km
  • Density: 48 /km² (145th)
  • GDP (total): $16.845 billion¹ (117th)
  • GDP (per capita): $1,284 (163rd)
  • Literacy: 21.8%

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  • Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
  • Dial code: +226

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