Short facts about the military of Mauritania

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air Force, National Gendarmerie, National Guard, National Police, Presidential Guard

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  624,375 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  302,699 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$41 million (FY97/98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.7% (FY97/98)

Source: World Factbook