From Mauritius To Costa Rica: Countries In The World That Do Not Have An Army

 

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The Armed Forces are important in today’s world. However, there are some countries in the world that do not have an Army. Today, we present you with a list of some countries that do not have an Army.

These countries do not have an Army

Costa Rica

There have been no armed forces in Costa Rica since 1949. It has used the savings from defence spending to improve the education and health care sectors of the country. In 1949, Defence Minister Edgar Cardona proposed the idea to spend the money on education and health.

Curacao

Curacao is an island state in the Caribbean Sea that has no military forces. The island country is known for its beaches. The Dutch government controls the foreign and defence policy of the island.

Iceland

Iceland has no permanent military force. NATO is responsible for Iceland's defence. Iceland has military agreements with every country that is in NATO. The countries will provide support to Iceland if something happens.

Mauritius

Mauritius, an island state in the Indian Ocean, has no regular armed forces. However, Mauritius has police forces and a paramilitary unit called the Special Mobile Force, which is responsible for military, police, and security functions.

Greenland

Greenland is the largest island on earth that has no military forces. Denmark controls the foreign and defence policy of the island. Greenland is an autonomous Danish dependent territory.

Panama

Panama, a country in Central America, has no regular armed forces. The country abolished its military in 1990. However, Panama has the Panamanian Public Forces, which is responsible for internal security and border problems.

Andorra

Andorra is a European country that has no regular armed forces. Andorra receives protection from Spain and France. The laws in the country are handled by the National Police Corps, which is responsible for maintaining internal security.

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation that has no regular armed forces. However, it has the Vanuatu Mobile Force and the Vanuatu Police Force, which maintain internal security and policy.

These are the list of some countries that do not have an Army. Share your views about these countries in the comment section below.

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In today’s world, a country’s strength is often measured by the strength of its Army. However, some countries do not have an Army. Let’s know about those countries

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