Special Report
The Countries Without a Military, and Who Defends Them
May 15, 2023 11:25 am
38. British Indian Ocean Territory
> Population: not available
> Region: South Asia
> Security forces: British Indian Ocean Territory Police
CIA additional info: “Defense is the responsibility of the UK; in November 2016, the UK extended the US lease on Diego Garcia until December 2036”
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37. Niue
> Population: 2,000 (#231 largest out of 237)
> Region: Australia and Oceania
> Security forces: Niue Police
CIA additional info: “Defense is the responsibility of New Zealand.”
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36. Svalbard
> Population: 2,926 (#229 largest out of 237)
> Region: Europe
> Security forces: Svalbard Police
CIA additional info: “Svalbard is a territory of Norway, demilitarized by treaty on 9 February 1920; Norwegian military activity is limited to fisheries surveillance by the Norwegian Coast Guard.”
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35. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
> Population: 3,198 (#228 largest out of 237)
> Region: South America
> Security forces: Royal Falkland Islands Police
CIA additional info: “Defense is the responsibility of the UK, which maintains about 1,200 troops on the islands.”
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34. Montserrat
> Population: 5,440 (#226 largest out of 237)
> Region: Central America and the Caribbean
> Security forces: Royal Montserrat Defense Force (ceremonial, civil defense duties), Montserrat Police Force
CIA additional info: “Defense is the responsibility of the UK.”
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