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Suriname Military 2008

Military branches:
National Army (Nationaal Leger, NL; includes Naval Wing, Air Wing) (2007)

Military service age and obligation:
18 years of age (est.); no conscription

Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 111,582
females age 18-49: 103,769 (2005 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 77,793
females age 18-49: 72,943 (2005 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
0.6% (2006 est.)

NOTE: The information regarding Suriname on this page is re-published from the 2008 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Suriname Military 2008 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Suriname Military 2008 should be addressed to the CIA.