Military manpower - fit for military service: males age 15-49: 97,497 (2001 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 6,243 (2001 est.)
Military - note: defense is the responsibility of France
Reunion Transnational Issues
Disputes - international: none
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Romania Introduction
Background: Soviet occupation following World War II led to the formation of a communist "peoples republic" in 1947 and the abdication of the king. The decades-long rule of President Nicolae CEAUSESCU became increasingly draconian through the 1980s. He was overthrown and executed in late 1989. Former communists dominated the government until 1996 when they were swept from power. Much economic restructuring remains to be carried out before Romania can achieve its hope of joining the EU.
Romania Geography