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Military of Trinidad and Tobago

Military branches:Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force: Ground Force, Coast Guard (includes air wing) (2004)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2001)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 290,715
females age 18-49: 258,410 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 202,958
females age 18-49: 173,797 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:0.3% (2006)

Trinidad and Tobago Quickstats

  • Population: 1,056,608 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 5,128 sq km
  • Density: 207.8 /km² (47th)
  • GDP (total): $18.352 billion (113th)
  • GDP (per capita): $19,700 (46th)
  • Literacy: 98.6%

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  • Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
  • Dial code: [[+1-868]]

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