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MilitaryMilitary branches
Seychelles Defense Force: Army, Coast Guard (includes Naval Wing, Air Wing), National Guard (2005) Military service age and obligation
18 years of age for voluntary military service (younger with parental consent); no conscription (2012) Manpower available for military service
Males age 16-49 26,257
Females age 16-49 23,996 (2010 est.) Manpower fit for military service
Males age 16-49 20,231
Females age 16-49 19,891 (2010 est.) Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually
Male 686
Female 650 (2010 est.) Military expenditures World Ranking: 71
2% of GDP (2006 est.)
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Seychelles (Victoria):
 
GPS points from Seychelles (Victoria)
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A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in May 2011.