List of countries without an army
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This is a list of countries that do not maintain an army.
- Andorra - defense is provided jointly by France and Spain.
- Costa Rica - the constitution forbids a standing military, however the National Guard has military units within it.
- Greenland- defense is the responsibility of Denmark. see Military of Greenland
- 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 - defense assisted by Australia and New Zealand.
- Liechtenstein - defense and Foreign Affairs by Switzerland.
- Marshall Islands - defense is the responsibility of the United States of America.
- Micronesia - defense is the responsibility of the United States of America.
- Monaco - defense is the responsibility of France.
- Nauru - defense is the responsibility of Australia.
- Palau - defense is the responsibility of the United States of America.
- Panama - Some units within the Public Force (Police, Coast Guard, Air Service and Institutional Security) have limited warfare capabilities. Defense of the Panama Canal may be undertaken by the United States in case of armed conflict.
- San Marino - defense is the responsibility of Italy
- Vatican City - defense is the responsibility of Italy, the ceremonial Swiss Guard acts as a security police force.sl:Države brez oboroženih sil