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Military of Costa Rica
Contrary to other countries in Latin America, Costa Rica has no real army.
Military branches: Coast Guard, Air Section, Ministry of Public Security Force (Fuerza Publica);
Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
1,010,087 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
676,691 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
38,043 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $55 million (FY95)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2% (FY95)
- See also : Costa Rica
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