|
Country |
Facts |
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Afghanistan |
Least peaceful nation according to Global Peace Index |
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Bangladesh |
Largest contributor to UN Peacekeeper Force |
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China |
Largest army by number of active troops, 2.25 million troops |
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Egypt |
Most heavily mined country |
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Gambia |
Least militarized society |
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Israel |
Most militarized society |
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North Korea |
Most active troops per population, 46 per 1000 people |
|
North Korea |
Most diesel submarines in operation, 62 |
|
North Korea |
Smallest nuclear arsenal, <10 nuclear weapons |
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North Korea |
Largest military budget as % of GDP, 22.9% |
|
North Korea |
Largest reserve force |
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Russia |
Most corvettes in operation |
|
Russia |
Largest tank army |
|
Russia |
Largest nuclear arsenal |
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United Arab Emirates |
Highest military expenditure per capita |
|
United Kingdom |
The Royal Air Force is the oldest independent air force in the world. |
|
United Kingdom |
The first carrier landing of a jet aircraft. Performed by a De Havilland Vampire in 1945. |
|
United Kingdom |
The first carrier take-off of a jet aircraft. Performed by a De Havilland Vampire in 1945. |
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United States |
Most aircraft carriers in operation, 11 |
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United States |
Largest military budget, $518,100,000,000 |
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United States |
Most nuclear submarines in operation |
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United States |
Largest air force |
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United States |
Most cruisers in operation |
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United States |
Most destroyers in operation |
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Vietnam |
Largest paramilitary |