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Military of Marshall Islands

Military branches:no regular military forces; under the 1983 Compact of Free Association, the US has full authority and responsibility for security and defense of the Marshall Islands; Marshall Islands Police (2006)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 13,465 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 10,792 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:males age 18-49: 726 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:NA
Military - note:defense is the responsibility of the US

Marshall Islands Quickstats

  • Population: 61,815 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 11,854.3 sq km
  • Density: 326 /km² (28th)
  • GDP (total): $115 million (220th)
  • GDP (per capita): $1,600 (2001 est.) (195th)
  • Literacy: 93.7%

Languages of Marshall Islands

Useful to know

  • Currency: United States dollar (USD)
  • Dial code: +692

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Marshall Islands Internet

  • Usage: 2,000
  • Penetration: 3.7 %
  • Top Domain: .rm

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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