Military branches:
China's People's Revolutionary Army (PLA) constitutes the only
armed force in Macau; several police forces constitute the Security
Forces of Macau (SFM) that are subordinate to the General
Secretariat of Security, a body comparable to a ministry of interior
(2004)
Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 112,744 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 91,299 (2005 est.)
Transnational Issues Macau
Disputes - international: none
This page was last updated on 20 October, 2005
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@Macedonia
Introduction Macedonia
Background:
International recognition of Macedonia's independence from
Yugoslavia in 1991 was delayed by Greece's objection to the new
state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols.
Greece finally lifted its trade blockade in 1995 and the two
countries agreed to normalize relations, although differences over
Macedonia's name remain. The undetermined status of neighboring
Kosovo, implementation of the Framework Agreement - which ended the
2001 ethnic Albanian armed insurgency - and a weak economy continue
to be challenges for Macedonia.