Population
The island's civilian population generally consists of a small number of long-term fishermen settlements maintained by a fisherman's village committee, and a larger number of short-term fishermen that generally pass-by the island, in addition to small numbers of government workers and tourists.
Police officers and soldiers stationed on the island change shifts every two years, and civilian employees change shifts every six months.
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