Military French Guiana
Military branches:
no regular indigenous military forces; French Forces, Gendarmerie
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 51,444 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 33,345 (2003 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA%
Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of France
Transnational Issues French Guiana
Disputes - international:
Suriname claims area between Riviere Litani and Riviere Marouini
(both headwaters of the Lawa)
Illicit drugs:
small amount of marijuana grown for local consumption; minor
transshipment point to Europe