Military of the Maldives

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The military of the Maldives.

Military branches: combat forces Maldives National Defence Force includes Security Branch (ground forces), Air Element, Coast Guard

Military service age and obligation: 18 years of age (est.) (2004)

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 71 774 (2005 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 56 687 (2005 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $45.07 million (2005)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 5,5% (2005)

Head of Military: President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom

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  • This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook (2006 edition) which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain.
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