Most countries spend millions to stronger their armed forces and show how powerful they are.
However, many countries don't feel the need to have a military force at all. Let's take a look at these countries.
1. VATICAN CITY
The walled enclave is the smallest sovereign state in the world- both in terms of size and population.
The Vatican located within Rome doesn't have a defence agreement with Italy. The Noble Guard and the Palatine Guard were established in 1970. However Swiss Guards are responsible for the protection of the Pope, while Gendarmerie Corps looks after the internal security.
2. LIECHTENSTEIN
The small European state terminates its army in 1868 due to the high cost of maintaining it. However, the country has a National Police Force. Liechtenstein maintains close ties with neighbouring states for defence cooperation.
3. MARSHALL ISLANDS
Marshall islands contain 1,150 individual islands and islets is block from having an army of its own.
However, it has a police force for internal security, its defensive needs are addressed by the U.S.
4. MAURITIUS
This island nation located in the Indian Ocean has a police force, a special mobile force and a national coast guards- latter two are considered paramilitary units, but no standing units since 1968.
5. MONACO
This country hasn't a standing army since the 17th century when it was stopped. Although France looks after Monaco's defence- one that looks after the principality's royal family and the other after its citizens.
6. NAURU
This central Pacific nation does not have a military but it has an informal agreement with Australia for defence corporation. World's third smallest country by area has a good police force for internal security.
7. PALAU
The island country is responsibility security with the United States. The local police maintain law and order in the country that spreads over 179.75 sq miles or 465.55 sq km.
8. SAINT LUCIA
Saint Lucia's defence is provided by the Regional Security System. The Royal Saint Lucia Police, which was established in 1834, looks after its internal security.
9. SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
The Caribbean country is another country whose defence needs are addressed by the Regional Security System. The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force are tasked with maintaining internal law and order.
10. ICELAND
The Scandinavian nation abolished its military in 1869. However, the U.S kept a military base in the country from 1951 until 2006. Iceland plus point are that they have an air defence system, a peacekeeping force and well-armed police force.
11. HAITI
Afflict by the cruel dictatorship of Francois Duvalier and several military coups, they abolished its standing army in 1995. Its police force does include paramilitary units and is fairly well-equipped.
12. GRENADA
After the 1983 capture by the U.S., the Caribbean country extirpate its military. The Royal Grenada Police Force takes care of the internal security, while the Regional Security System is responsible for the country’s defence.
13. FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Spread across the Western Pacific Ocean, the island nation doesn't have regular military as its security needs are taken care of by the U.S. with a free association agreement. The agreement also allows Micronesian citizens to join the U.S. military without taking up U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the country.
14. DOMINICA
The Caribbean nation abolished its standing army in 1981 and now its defence is taken care of by the Regional Security System — an international agreement that takes care of the security in the eastern Caribbean region. The country has an internal police force
However, many countries don't feel the need to have a military force at all. Let's take a look at these countries.
1. VATICAN CITY
The walled enclave is the smallest sovereign state in the world- both in terms of size and population.
The Vatican located within Rome doesn't have a defence agreement with Italy. The Noble Guard and the Palatine Guard were established in 1970. However Swiss Guards are responsible for the protection of the Pope, while Gendarmerie Corps looks after the internal security.
2. LIECHTENSTEIN
The small European state terminates its army in 1868 due to the high cost of maintaining it. However, the country has a National Police Force. Liechtenstein maintains close ties with neighbouring states for defence cooperation.
3. MARSHALL ISLANDS
Marshall islands contain 1,150 individual islands and islets is block from having an army of its own.
However, it has a police force for internal security, its defensive needs are addressed by the U.S.
This island nation located in the Indian Ocean has a police force, a special mobile force and a national coast guards- latter two are considered paramilitary units, but no standing units since 1968.
5. MONACO
This country hasn't a standing army since the 17th century when it was stopped. Although France looks after Monaco's defence- one that looks after the principality's royal family and the other after its citizens.
6. NAURU
This central Pacific nation does not have a military but it has an informal agreement with Australia for defence corporation. World's third smallest country by area has a good police force for internal security.
7. PALAU
The island country is responsibility security with the United States. The local police maintain law and order in the country that spreads over 179.75 sq miles or 465.55 sq km.
8. SAINT LUCIA
Saint Lucia's defence is provided by the Regional Security System. The Royal Saint Lucia Police, which was established in 1834, looks after its internal security.
The Caribbean country is another country whose defence needs are addressed by the Regional Security System. The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force are tasked with maintaining internal law and order.
10. ICELAND
The Scandinavian nation abolished its military in 1869. However, the U.S kept a military base in the country from 1951 until 2006. Iceland plus point are that they have an air defence system, a peacekeeping force and well-armed police force.
11. HAITI
Afflict by the cruel dictatorship of Francois Duvalier and several military coups, they abolished its standing army in 1995. Its police force does include paramilitary units and is fairly well-equipped.
Haitian National palace after Earthquake
12. GRENADA
After the 1983 capture by the U.S., the Caribbean country extirpate its military. The Royal Grenada Police Force takes care of the internal security, while the Regional Security System is responsible for the country’s defence.
13. FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Spread across the Western Pacific Ocean, the island nation doesn't have regular military as its security needs are taken care of by the U.S. with a free association agreement. The agreement also allows Micronesian citizens to join the U.S. military without taking up U.S. citizenship or permanent residency in the country.
14. DOMINICA
The Caribbean nation abolished its standing army in 1981 and now its defence is taken care of by the Regional Security System — an international agreement that takes care of the security in the eastern Caribbean region. The country has an internal police force
15. ANDORRA
This sovereign landlocked microstate doesn't have a standing military; alternatively, it has a deal with its two bordering nations- France and Spain- for safety. For emergency situations and natural tragedy, it has an alarm that calls for able-bodied Andorrans to serve. The European country has a well-equipped internal police force as well as a special unit for counter-terrorism operations.
16. COSTA RICA
The Central American country expunge its army in 1948, following a cruel 44-day civil war. In fact, it celebrates Dec. 1 as Military Ending Day. The country maintains a small paramilitary force, which is responsible for policing as well as crime operations.
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