Short facts about the military of Mali

Military branches:

Army, Air Force, Gendarmerie, Republican Guard, National Guard, National Police (Surete Nationale)

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  2,284,632 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  1,309,612 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$49 million (FY96)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2% (FY96)

Source: World Factbook