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Military of Seychelles

Military branches:Seychelles Defense Force: Army, Coast Guard (includes Naval Wing, Air Wing), National Guard (2005)
Military service age and obligation:18 years of age (est.); no conscription (2001)
Manpower available for military service:males age 18-49: 21,612
females age 18-49: 22,459 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:males age 18-49: 16,122
females age 18-49: 18,777 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:2% (2006 est.)

Seychelles Quickstats

  • Population: 81,895 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 455 sq km
  • Density: 178 /km² (60th)
  • GDP (total): $626 million (203rd)
  • GDP (per capita): $11,818 (57th)
  • Literacy: 91.8%

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  • Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR)
  • Dial code: +248

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