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Northern Mariana Islands - Military

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Northern Mariana Islands is located Oceania, islands in the North Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. The climate is tropical marine; moderated by northeast trade winds, little seasonal temperature variation; dry season December to June, rainy season July to October. The terrain is southern islands are limestone with level terraces and fringing coral reefs; northern islands are volcanic.

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually

This entry gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - male : 572
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - female : 594 (2008 est.)

Military - note

This entry includes miscellaneous military information of significance not included elsewhere.
Military - note : defense is the responsibility of the US



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