short supply and constitutes a major exporter of agricultural and handicraft products, coal, minerals, crude oil, refined petroleum products, manufactured goods, foodstuffs, consumer goods, transportation equipment 39%, industrial goods and services 33%, industry 18% (1986) *Dominican Republic, Defense Forces Branches: Army, National Guard, Security Forces (internal and border troops), National Guard Manpower availability: males age 15-49 12,070,775; fit for military service 3,986,084; reach military age (20) annually 31,903 (1993 est.) *Syria, Geography Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the South Pacific Commission SPF South Pacific Ocean, 2,575 km southwest of Indonesia, about halfway between Australia and Indonesia Map references: Africa, Europe Area: total area: 702 km2 comparative area: about 0.3 times the size of Massachusetts note: includes Shag Rocks, Clerke Rocks, Bird Island Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm continental shelf: not specified exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: focus of
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