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Military of Cyprus

Military branches:Republic of Cyprus: Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG; includes air and naval elements); north Cyprus: Turkish Cypriot Security Force (GKK)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age (2004)
Manpower available for military service:Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG):
males age 18-49: 184,352
females age 18-49: 175,567 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG):
males age 18-49: 150,750
females age 18-49: 144,344 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG):
males age 18-49: 6,578
females age 18-49: 6,200 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:3.8% (2005 est.)

Cyprus Quickstats

  • Population: 788,457 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 9,250 sq km
  • Density: 90 /km² (105th)
  • GDP (total): $23.74 billion (113th)
  • GDP (per capita): $31,053 (25th)
  • Literacy: 97.6%

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  • Currency: Cypriot pound (CYP)
  • Dial code: +357

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