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Military of Saudi Arabia

Military branches:Land Forces (Army), Navy, Air Force, Air Defense Force, National Guard, Ministry of Interior Forces (paramilitary)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age (est.); no conscription (2004)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 7,648,999
females age 18-49: 5,417,922 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 6,592,709
females age 18-49: 4,659,347 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:males age 18-49: 247,334
females age 18-49: 234,500 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:10% (2005 est.)

Saudi Arabia Quickstats

  • Population: 27,601,038
  • Area: 2,149,690 sq km
  • Density: 11 /km² (205th)
  • GDP (total): $446 billion (27th)
  • GDP (per capita): $21,200 (41st)
  • Literacy: 78.8%

Languages of Saudi Arabia

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  • Currency: Riyal (SAR)
  • Dial code: +966

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Saudi Arabia Internet

  • Usage: 2,540,000
  • Penetration: 10,6 %
  • Top Domain: .sa

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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