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List of countries without an army

This is a list of countries that do not maintain an army.

• Andorra - defence is provided jointly by France and Spain.
• Costa Rica - The constitution forbids a standing military, however the National Guard has military units within it.
• Haiti - but the rebels have demanded its reestablishment. The National Police maintains some military units.
• Iceland - Iceland is defended by the US-manned Icelandic Defense Force
• Kiribati
• Liechtenstein - Defence and Foreign Affairs by Switzerland.
• Monaco - Defence by France.
• Nauru
• Palau
• Panama - Panamanian National Police has military units with defence guaranteed by the United States by treaty.
• San Marino - Defence by Italy
• Vatican City - Defence by Italy, ceremonial Swiss Guard has some modern weapons but acts as a security police force.