According to the search results, there are around 85 countries worldwide that have some form of obligatory military training. Here is a breakdown of the countries with mandatory military service:
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Military service limited to 1 year or less: Algeria, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, France, Greece, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Paraguay, Qatar, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Uzbekistan.
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Military service limited to 18 months: Angola, Eritrea, South Sudan, Finland, Austria, Switzerland.
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Military service terms longer than 18 months: Armenia, Angola, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cyprus, Iran, Israel, North Korea, South Korea, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela.
Its worth noting that some countries have alternative options to compulsory military service, such as civilian or non-combatant service. Additionally, some countries have exemptions for certain groups of people, such as those who are medically or mentally unfit, pursuing higher education, or successful athletes.
