List of countries without an army
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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 - Defence assisted by Australia and New Zealand.
- Liechtenstein - Defence and Foreign Affairs by Switzerland.
- Monaco - Defence by France.
- Nauru - Defence by Australia.
- Palau - Defence by United States of America.
- 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.