Military branches:
National Army (includes small Navy and Air Force elements)
Military manpower - military age and obligation:
18 years of age (est.); no conscription
Military manpower - availability:
males age 18-49: 111,582 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 77,793 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$7.5 million (2003)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
0.7% (2003)
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