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Military of Suriname

Military branches:National Army (Nationaal Leger, NL; includes Naval Wing, Air Wing) (2007)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age (est.); no conscription
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 111,582
females age 18-49: 103,769 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 77,793
females age 18-49: 72,943 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:0.6% (2006 est.)

Suriname Quickstats

  • Population: 470,784 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 163,270 sq km
  • Density: 2.7 /km² (223rd)
  • GDP (total): $2.898 billion (160st)
  • GDP (per capita): $5,683 (96th)
  • Literacy: 89.6%

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  • Currency: Surinamese dollar (SRD)
  • Dial code: +597

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