Military of the Maldives

Military of the Maldives

The military of the Maldives comprises the Maldives National Defence Force, headed by President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, and includes Security Branchs (ground forces), Air Elements, Coast Guards and combat forces. Manpower availability consists of 71 774 (2005 est.) males age 15-49. Military service age and obligation is 18 years of age. Military expenditures is $45.07 million (2005), which is 5,5% of the Maldives GDP.

ee also

*Maldives

References

*CIA_WFB_2006


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