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Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and is an economic leader in the Middle East. It is not surpassed in luxury and offers a land rich in cultural traditions, music, sports and weather distinguishing them as a country known to be the birthplace of Islam. Saudi Arabia is getting ready for a future that is even more extensive and all encompassing, on all levels both economically and socially with new state of the art industrial complexes and a solid commitment for business growth.
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Military

 Military branches:
Ministry of Defense and Aviation Forces: Royal Saudi Land Forces, Royal Saudi Naval Forces (includes Marine Forces and Special Forces), Royal Saudi Air Force (Al-Quwwat Al-Jawwiya Al-Malakiya as-Sa'udiya), Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, Royal Saudi Strategic Rocket Forces, Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG)

Military service age and obligation:
18 years of age (est.); no conscription (2004)

Manpower available for military service:
Males age 16-49: 8,752,167
Females age 16-49: 6,680,315 (2010 est.)

 Manpower fit for military service:
Males age 16-49: 7,560,216
Females age 16-49: 5,773,033 (2010 est.)

 Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
Male: 280,041
Female: 269,580 (2010 est.)

 Military expenditures:
10% of GDP (2005 est.)
Country comparison to the world: 3

 
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