5 countries that do not have military forces

There are several countries around the world that do not maintain military forces for various reasons. Some of these countries include:

Vatican City: As the smallest independent state in the world, Vatican City relies on the defense of Italy and Swiss Guards for security.

Costa Rica: Since 1949, Costa Rica abolished its army and instead invested in education and healthcare.

Iceland: With a strong commitment to peace, Iceland does not have a standing army and relies on the defense provided by NATO.

Mauritius: This island nation relies on a paramilitary Special Mobile Force for defense and does not have a formal military.

Panama: After the U.S. invasion in 1989, Panama abolished its military and established public security forces.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports