Short facts about the military of Cyprus

Military branches:

Greek Cypriot area: Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG; includes air and naval elements), Hellenic Forces Contingent on Cyprus (ELDYK), Greek Cypriot Police; Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish Cypriot Security Force (TCSF), Turkish mainland army units

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  198,275 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  136,147 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  6,616 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$370 million (FY00)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

4.2% (FY00)

Source: World Factbook