nditures - dollar figure: This entry gives current
military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by
multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the
gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not
purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. However, in the case of Russia,
estimates of military expenditures have been made using PPP. Dollar
figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution
because of different price patterns and accounting methods among
nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their
currencies.

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: This entry gives current
military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic
product (GDP).

Military manpower - availability: This entry gives the total numbers
of males and females age 15-49 and assumes that every individual is
fit to serve.

Military manpower - fit for military service: This entry gives the
number of males and females age 15-49 fit for military service. This
is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability
which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and
reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of
the actual number fit to serve.

Military manpower - military age: This entry gives the minimum age at
which an individual may volunteer for military service or be subject
to conscription.

Military manpower - reaching military age annually: This entry gives
the number of draft-age males and females entering the military
manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability
of draft-age young adults.

Military - note: This entry includes miscellaneous military
information of significance not included elsewhere.

Money figures: All money figures are expressed in contemporaneous US
dollars unless otherwise indicated.

National holiday: This entry gives the primary national day of
celebration - usually independence day.

Nationality: This entry provides the identifying terms for citizens -
noun and adjective.

Natural hazards: This entry lists potential natural disasters.

Natural resources: This entry lists a country's mineral, petroleum,
hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.

Net migration rate: This entry includes the figure for the difference
between the number of persons entering and leaving a country during
the year per 1,000 persons (based on midyear po