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Military of Guatemala

Military branches:Army, Navy (includes Marines), Air Force
Military service age and obligation:all male citizens between the ages of 18 and 50 are liable for military service; conscript service obligation varies from 12 to 24 months (2005)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 2,429,033
females age 18-49: 2,503,482 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 1,911,412
females age 18-49: 2,070,806 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:males age 18-49: 134,032
females age 18-49: 130,641 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:0.4% (2006)

Guatemala Quickstats

  • Population: 12,728,111 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 108,890 sq km
  • Density: 134.6 /km² (85th)
  • GDP (total): $62.78 billion (71st)
  • GDP (per capita): $4,155 (116th)
  • Literacy: 69.1%

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  • Currency: Quetzal (GTQ)
  • Dial code: +502

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