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Military of Portugal

Military branches: Army, Navy (includes Marines), Air Force, National Republican Guard

Military manpower - military age: 20 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 2,534,872 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 2,036,712 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 74,050 (2000 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $2.458 billion (FY97)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.6% (FY97)

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