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Military of French Polynesia

Military branches:no regular military forces; Gendarmerie and National Police Force
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 69,679 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 55,305 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:males age 18-49: 2,747 (2005 est.)
Military - note:defense is the responsibility of France

French Polynesia Quickstats

  • Population: 278,963 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 4,167 sq km
  • Density: 62 /km² (130th)
  • GDP (total): $4.58 billion (not ranked)
  • GDP (per capita): $17,500¹ (not ranked)
  • Literacy: 98%

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  • Currency: CFP franc (XPF)
  • Dial code: +689

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