Population: 11 164 thousand people. The military budget is 19 million dollars (2001). The regular forces are 5 300 people (aviation and naval units are included into land forces). Militarized formations (elements of the mobile police) - 1 500 people. Recruitment for the army is voluntary. Mobilization resources - 2,3 million people, including 1,2 million able-bodied men.
Land forces: 5 300 people (including 1 wing - 80 people, naval forces - 220 people.), 2 infantry brigades (in each 3 infantry battalions), 2 battalions (1 airborne, 1 support battalion).
Arms: 40 armoured reconnaissance vehicles, 9 105 mm towed howitzers, 8 81 mm mortars L16, 15 portable surface-to-air missile systems Blowpipe. Planes and helicopters: 2 T-67, 2 Do-228, HS-125-800, SA-330F, AS-350L, Super Puma. Boats - 2 patrol boats, 1 storm-boat.
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