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Military of Singapore

Military branches:Singapore Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Republic of Singapore Air Force (includes Air Defense) (2006)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age for compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 2-year conscript service obligation, with a reserve obligation to age 40 (enlisted) or 50 (officers) (2006)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 1,215,568 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 982,368 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:4.9% (2005 est.)

Singapore Quickstats

  • Population: 4,553,009 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 692.7 sq km
  • Density: 6,369 /km² (4th)
  • GDP (total): $145.183 billion (54th)
  • GDP (per capita): $32,866.67 (18th)
  • Literacy: 92.5%

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  • Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD)
  • Dial code: +65²

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