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MilitaryMilitary branches
No regular military forces (2011) Manpower available for military service
Males age 16-49 82,722 (2010 est.)
Manpower fit for military service
Males age 16-49 67,363
Females age 16-49 66,053 (2010 est.) Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually
Male 2,498
Female 2,390 (2010 est.) Military - note
Defense is the responsibility of France
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French Polynesia (Overseas Territory):
 
GPS points from French Polynesia (Overseas Territory)
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The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January 1996. In recent years, French Polynesia's autonomy has been considerably expanded.