A photo from open sources Most countries have numerous armed forces that are able to defend and attack in any point in time (the largest army currently belongs China has approximately 1,600,000 soldiers), while some countries have no armed forces at all. In this collection are collected 10 countries without an army. Each of them has its own reasons – someone history, someone has a location. And although these countries have no the need to maintain an army, many of them still have a reserve plan in case of attack. Marshall Islands
Since the founding of the islands, the only forces here are maritime police, which includes several people and small patrol boat. According to the Free Agreement Marshall Islands Protection Responsibilities Associations USA.
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Samoa
The country generally has no armed forces, only small police staff and the Marine Surveillance Team for internal security, with one single patrol ship. IN according to the 1962 treaty, responsibility for protecting Samoa carries New Zealand.
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Palau
Palau’s only forces are the maritime police with 30 serving for internal security. Marine Surveillance armed small arms and is armed with one Pacific patrol ship. Palau protection is also provided by the United States under the Free Association Agreement.
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Tuvalu
Since the founding of Tuvalu, only symbolic police forces, as well as a sea patrol. As with previous countries, in service with the sea patrol is only one Pacific boat Te Mataili. This country has never there was no need to use the services of the army.
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Vatican
The Vatican has a Gendarmerie Corps for internal security. Security – unit belonging to the Holy See, not the Vatican to the state. There is no protection agreement with Italian republic because it would violate the Vatican’s neutrality, however unofficially, the Italian armed forces still defend Vatican. In 1970, the Protection of the Palatines and the Noble were abolished. Security.
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Nauru
Australia takes full responsibility for protection Nauru by concluding an appropriate agreement. However, the country has relatively large armed police, as well as internal forces security.
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Solomon islands
The country had its own armed forces, up to the heavy Interethnic Conflict Into Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific countries deciding to rebuild law and order. Since then the armed forces have been abolished, and only the police and maritime patrols remained for internal security. A photo from open sources
Liechtenstein
Having canceled his army in 1868, Liechtenstein considered it too dear pleasure. Armed forces are permissible in times of war, but such a need has not yet arisen. However the Principality Liechtenstein has several special services and tactical teams, performing internal security duties. A photo from open sources
Army of grenada
Grenada has not had an army since 1983 due to partnership agreements with the Americans. Royal Grenada Police Supports all internal security features. Special service responsible for the regional security system. Photos from open sources
Andorra
Andorra does not have a regular army, however there is a signed agreement with France regarding protection. Small volunteer the country’s army is exclusively ceremonial. Paramilitary squad GIPA (Counter Terrorism and Prisoner Management) is a component of the state police.
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