List of countries without an army - Definition

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

• American Samoa - Defence is the responsibility of the United States of America.
• 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 is the responsibility of France.
• Nauru - Defence is the responsibility of Australia.
• Palau - Defence is the responsibility of the United States of America.
• Panama - Panamanian National Police has military units with defence guaranteed by the United States by treaty.
• San Marino - Defence is the responsibility of Italy
• Vatican City - Defence is the responsibility of Italy, ceremonial Swiss Guard has some modern weapons but acts as a security police force.