The World’s Strongest Militaries That Protect Their Country

Published on April 2, 2019 By James Spiro

Venezuela

What Venezuela lacks in food, water, or toiletries, it makes up for in military strength. The National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela uses only 0.5% of the country’s GDP to account for its $1.1 billion annual budget. As of 2018, there are 350,000 active soldiers all enjoying food and shelter. There are an additional two million on the waiting list.

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Venezuela used to get equipment from the US and EU, but has pivoted to accepting arms from Russia and China.