prime minister, cabinet Legislative branch: unicameral Legislative Council *Hong Kong, Defense Forces Branches: Army (including Republican Guard), Air Force, National Guard, Republic Security Forces (internal and border troops), Naval Forces, Air and Air Defense Forces, Republic Security Forces (internal and border troops), National Guard Manpower availability: males age 15-49 2,630,552; fit for military service 1,996,835; reach military age (18) annually 58,583 (1993 est.) Infant mortality rate: 19 deaths/1,000 live births (1993 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 75.38 years male: 58.57 years female: 56.88 years (1993 est.) Birth rate: 45.66 births/1,000 population (1993 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 69% male: 67% female: 74% Labor force: 1.37 million by occupation: agriculture 32% note: shortage of wheat
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