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Military of New Caledonia

Military branches:no regular indigenous military forces; French Armed Forces (includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Gendarmerie); Police Force
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 50,874 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 40,822 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:males age 18-49: 1,907 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:NA
Military - note:defense is the responsibility of France

New Caledonia Quickstats

  • Population: 221,943 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 19,060 sq km
  • Density: 13 /km² (200th)
  • GDP (total): $3.158 billion (not ranked)
  • GDP (per capita): $14,800 (not ranked)
  • Literacy: 96.2%

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  • Currency: CFP franc (XPF)
  • Dial code: +687

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