Merchant marine:
total: 16 ships (1,000 GRT or over) 54,164 GRT/68,973 DWT
registered in other countries: 2 (2004 est.)
by type: cargo 13, petroleum tanker 1, refrigerated cargo 1,
short-sea/passenger 1
foreign-owned: North Korea 1
Airports:
5 (2003 est.)
Airports - with paved runways:
total: 2
over 3,047 m: 1
2,438 to 3,047 m: 1 (2004 est.)
Airports - with unpaved runways:
total: 3
914 to 1,523 m: 3 (2004 est.)
Military Maldives
Military branches:
National Security Service: comprising Security Branch (ground
forces), Air Element; Coast Guard
Military manpower - military age and obligation:
18 years of age (est.) (2004)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 81,221 (2004 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 45,142 (2004 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$43.1 million (2003)