Short facts about the military of Botswana

Military branches:

Botswana Defense Force (includes Army and Air Wing), Botswana National Police

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  380,152 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  199,995 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  19,479 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$61 million (FY99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.2% (FY99)

Source: World Factbook