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| Military | Suriname |
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Military branches:
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National Army (including small Navy and Air Force elements), Civil Police |
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Military manpower - availability:
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males age 15-49: 123,159 (2003 est.) |
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Military manpower - fit for military service:
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males age 15-49: 72,039 (2003 est.) |
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Military expenditures - dollar figure:
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$NA |
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Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
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1.6% (FY97 est.) |
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