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The US is the top military in the world, not even counting our extends amount of nuclear warheads, which is exactly 5,113 nukes
I'm an American and I love my country as we all love our own. Why does this list even matter. As human beings, why can't we just appreciate, respect, and give deserving country all around the world their due credit for being who they are and not who we think they should be. I vote all our countries get the number one spot.
The USA is not wasting their troops. They are trying to create peace in countries without a stable political system right now, no offence to those countries.
The USA may have been the most powerful country previously, but after the turn of the millenium their power started to dwindle. There is no way they will ever pay off their 16 trillion dollar dept anytime soon, and they keep wasting their troops on fighting wars in third-rate countries (Afghanistan, Iraq, Serbia, Lybia, ext.) when the rest of the world's superpowers are holding their troops back. America also does not create the vast majority of its manufactured goods, and instead imports them from China and Germany. Not only is that costing America who knows how many millions of dollars a year, but if they were to manufacture their own, they would have a means of paying off their debt and making themselves less dependant on others.
Biggest military spending, most advanced weapons and the ability to land an army anywhere in the world in a day. Add in the 10,000 or so nukes and the bases around the world and there is no doubt.
i am from philippines i love USA.
and united states of america is a powerful country no ohers.
Militarily, U.S. is most powerful. They never use the full force of the military. If they did, almost any war would be "won" rather quickly. Economically and politically, it is weakening. They are tossing money out of the window at an alarming rate and not really making any in return. The people are becoming weak and lazy. They remind me of sheep at times and I wouldn't be surprised if they slipped at some time in the near future. The bigger they are........
By the way, I am American and this situation is sickening. I speak the truth and if you don't like it then do something about it. Quit talking about being the best and just be the best.
Sure they think tere powerful. And they are ( dont crush there spirets) but you can say bood by to there economy in about a few months . Spending to much (cough cough over 14 trilion =3
i dont think this rank is because of the US armed forces, lets be realistic they are by far the best, however this may be so because it is dependent on foreign suppliers for resources and has a massive government, household and trade debt.
It has the biggest army and it's solders are well trained and has lost like none of it's wars and has only one black mark agents it history
The USA has fought all it's wars over seas with one attach on the home land, and not even the homeland it was fricken Hawaii. USA has and will stomp any other country for at least the next 50 years
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Germany has the money, the industry, and the manpower and has proven in 2 wars ww1 and ww2 that it can take on several countries at once.
Germany is the largest economy in Europe, It's such a country with such a powerful system and very well orgonized.
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I am Indian and I love Israel, All Hindu Loves Israel,
INDIA-ISRAEL {FRIENDS GROUP}
Nukes, American support and advanced weaponry. It has already proven in can take on 5 enemies at once and beat them in 6 days.
Israel is #1 terrorist state in the world. Turkish army will terminate it.
Turkey or Great Britain is not in the top 10 yet they will both DESTROY israel
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Hi i am Indian.....i love Russian people..admitting that ruling party Congress is reluctant to Russia but soon if BJP comes we will come to you....you Russian are our very old friend......Jai HInd
I am another indian and you are very right. Russians are trust worthy. Americans are like brinjal kept in a saucer. They keep changing their decisions. of course russian technology is a bit complicated but is at par than any other
Why do people hate russia . Its the soviets that we hate . But they are FITH
Hi I am an Indian - we always love russia & we need them to be strong with us to grow togeather
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I'm Pakistani. I love China and chinese peoples. Love u china...
China is the second most powerful country in the world. The only think that has been holding them back in their communist views. preventing a large middle class is preventing the economy from flourishing like S.Korea has.
China definitely deserves to be a little higher, considering their position technologically and economically. They are the manufacturing kings of the world, after all...
is second after usa russia is less powerful than brittain and france
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India is the most beautifull & peacefull country in the world eventhough not in econonmy but in tradition & culture. It's the only country got freedom through non-violence u can see every religions & every country peoples in india.There was more than 200 languages in india , that's why itis mini universe. We indians always accept & respect all religious & different country people's.
not top in ranking..........but 1st in real.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Even after lots of sanctions levied by nations like US, UK etc. in many instances like to stop India to develop nuclear weapon, etc. "INDIA IS THE ONLY NATION WHICH HAVE SHOWN WORLD THAT NO BIASED SANCTIONS CAN STOP IT FROM ACHIEVING WHAT IT DESIRE PEACEFULLY"... And now the same country which once sanctioned and tried to make India stand alone is dying to stand with the great nation called "INDIA". This is India. Remember "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE" :-)
great
about 200 countries in the world, India stands
6th most powerful country
iam proud to be an indian
soon it reachs no 1
love india a beautiful country, but it should not be ranked 6 th, its a population and consumer driven nation, it falls far behind in inovation, and standard of living, although it is catching up fast
May be India is no.1...cos nobody can tell what India is......They have maintain strict rule...
when india was fighting with pakistan . there was only russia to help us |
In 1956, India has been afraid when war with China since 1956, China win easily. China good heart to give or bring back to india free weapon when china attacked and many india weapon has falling in china hand. so china bring back to india without any conditions set.
Hai.boys i am an indian,and i prove about my nation. We want only peace,not war.india is known for only it's peaceful activity, india never want war.
INDIA is one of the most power country,but either of fight with other country.he belive to slove the problem by peace
HEY , all thinks that his country is strongest in the world. They love there country. Remind creator is greater than destroyer. U can cut tree easily than grow. I wish nobady DIE in the lust of Power. All Grow and Live Well.
i agree ......love is god, being indian i invite my all foregin friends to have a tour in india....and see THE TAJ MAHAL....symbol of love.....we all love you.....our mother earth gave us the power of love so we have a powerful WORLD.............
India is the powerful country .,it has good citizens who love the international brotherhood...and respect all religions............
wait wait boys and watch how india clinch towards top spot.there are many things which are going to take place in 2011 in this country like new globel reforms and new technology like in space research and in education, that will definitely lead us ctowards the top spot as for as america is concerned its developed now so this country has to watch and wait but there are some terretorial probleum in indian region like china and pakistan cause these two countries are two major problems.india is increasing its gdp every year in steady pace.but their are two things that matter most are economic loss and control on population.if india will control these two major things then no one will stop thenm to be at top spot.
I'm an Indian but i know that till now India is not the world's most powerful country.Indeed it is Third
#1 is Americans... they got technology...
and India is now 2nd powerful country in the world... due to huge population in India... and it has world # 1 navy.... the most important thing which gave it 2nd position are the two nuclear missiles due to which India was band for some days.....
india is powerful country in the world. All type of religions live in india.
lol its 4th, im british btw
ITS THE 4TH MOST POWERFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD lol
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It can be really warm in Canada. And it can snow in the US. So why do most people think that Canada is the always cold and the US is always warm. As a Canadian, I think we should be in the top 5.
As an American, I love Canada! They have always stood by the United States and proven their friendship. I feel they should be moved a little higher in the ranking.
Thank u Americans for complimenting on my nation. I like yours due to the fact that u have such big cities. When I went to New York, I was amazed @ it's size. So thx again for complimenting Canada.❄
i am american and honestly if this ranking is true then technoligy, resources, and standard of living for all is what makes a country powerful, canada is 2nd behind US. Cant have personal biasis
As an American, I love Canada. It is an amazing place full of great people and fantastic scenery. The economy there is fairly strong and the government is more citizen oriented than back home.
We have Joint Task Force 2 an elite powerful special ops unit.Nobody hates us we have good relations with all countires
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As an American I think Australia should be higher ranked. They have a strong economy and are a strong military alley. They support military operations throughout the world which provides military efficiency over many other nations.
We are like 8th we have strong alleys like America and Britain and are solders are officially ranked the 8th strongest in the world
I'm from Australia and it's awesome it's recognized all over the world and has awesome landmarks cultural and natural. We may not have big military power or economy but our tourism is the best in the world. Come to Australia it's great!
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PERSONNEL
Total Population: 60,943,912 [2008]
Population Available: 28,855,100 [2008]
Fit for Military Service: 23,738,184 [2008]
Reaching Military Age Annually: 784,520 [2008]
Active Military Personnel: 195,000 [2008]
Active Military Reserve: 233,860 [2008]
Active Paramilitary Units: 0 [2008]
ARMY
Total Land-Based Weapons: 5,121
Towed Artillery: 455 [2001]
AIR FORCE
Total Aircraft: 1,891 [2003]
Helicopters: 779 [2003]
Serviceable Airports: 449 [2007]
NAVY
Total Navy Ships: 139
Merchant Marine Strength: 518 [2008]
Major Ports and Harbors: 10
Aircraft Carriers: 2 [2008]
Destroyers: 11 [2008]
Submarines: 17 [2008]
Frigates: 21 [2008]
Patrol & Coastal Craft: 9 [2008]
Mine Warfare Craft: 18 [2008]
Amphibious Craft: 13 [2008]
LOGISTICAL
Labor Force: 30,890,000 [2007]
Roadways: 398,366 km
Railways: 16,567 km
FINANCES (USD)
Defense Budget: $53,148,770,000 [2008]
Foreign Exch. & Gold: $57,300,000,000 [2007]
Purchasing Power: $2,130,000,000,000 [2007]
OIL
Oil Production: 1,636,000 bbl/day [2007]
Oil Consumption: 1,820,000 bbl/day [2005]
Proven Oil Reserves: 3,560,000,000 bbl [2007]
GEOGRAPHIC
Waterways: 3,200 km
Coastline: 12,429 km
Square Land Area: 244,820 km
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I think that anywhere from 3rd to 5th is reasonable but 15th is just wrong
Okay, now this is definitely wrong. The United Kingdom has arguably THE BEST Navy in the world. They have great relations with other countries as well. Despite problems in the U.K. right now economically, they're still a huge power in the world. If you think about it, America and the U.K. are very similar (Despite the fact that most Americans are traced back to have British Ancestry
Totally agree.
the Unioted Kingdom is often overlooked for the U.S.A but people forget the UK has the best trained armed forces in the world and is quite possibly the most politically influential country in the world.
United Kingdom has the BEST education, Best Public Services, some good high streets, high placed jobs, loads of oil reserved and more.
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France is 4th with the strongest army in the European Union (the 2nd strongest coalition in the world). They are the fist and oldest ally of the U.S. making the super power of Europe.
Most powerful nations to drain out of husband and boyfriends' wallets in the world.
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upcoming nation and strong member of BRICS group strong manufacturing sector and good export sector GDP rising and tourism is gaining popularity.
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We was OTTOMAN and will be again. TURKEY is really big country and world does not know Turkey
Turkey had already destroyed to the pkk at the middle of 90s.They burned them in the acid wells.30.000 pkk supporter has terminated with no mercy.But after the millenium 2000 Turkey started to the negotiations with european union and They changed their laws.They become a real democracy.Therefore they dont use massive violence policy on pkk anymore.Kurds population which support pkk terror in turkey is just about 2.000.000 people.Total kurds in Turkey is 15.000.000 people.13 millions kurds support to Turkey.Those are royal citizens.Total Turkish population are 75.000.000 people.
Turkey was extremely powerful in the time of the ottoman's, and the reign of ottoturk made it an unbeatable nation. now.... it's stuck between modern day europe and cultural middle east. which will it be?
Turkey is a strong candidate to be super power in the future world. Its strategic position with respect to geography enables Turkey to control all middle east. Turkey's strong relationship and common history with most nations in the middle east makes its domination acceptable for them. In addition, having very important petroleum pipe lines connecting Assia to Europe increases its weight on both middle east and Europe. Lastly but not least, Turkey's military power which is strongest across europe shows how this argument is rightful.
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It is actually NOT a third world country. It is part of the EU and is one of the safest and happiest countries in the world, despite the relative low economic growth, comparing to other European countries.
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Iran is the most powerful country in the world because they could care less what anyone thinks of them, they are going to do what they're gonna do and no one is going to stop them. It's just like the days of the Persian empire. They are out for blood and nothing will stop them from doing damage to every nation on the earth.
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iranian economy and millitary is so much powerfull and this country sure soon will be one of the top10 country in the world
its not true that iranians hate americans but its right about isreal.
totally agree with you, very very beautiful natural landscapes, it has every thing from deserts in the center to tropical jungles in the north and European like environment in east to amazingly big mountains
I would say that if Iran and Turkey would come together they would be as strong as USA is
i m frm pakistan... iran is our brother islamic country, the brave nation
Iran only has an economy because it was lucky enough to have massive oil reserves. Due to the retrograde and retarding influence of Islam, in the last few hundred years Iran done very little to advance the world scientifically, culturally or technologically, instead relying on the West to develop ideas before begrudgingly and slowly adopting them for themselves.
I can't see Iran becoming a world power unless it changes its regime.
i wish that iran will become the world's most powerful country.they are our good neighbours. i m from pakistan.
i traveled to iran 1 months a go , iran is a very different country with gentle and nationalist , and also indipendet in many military equipments.
sorry !!! more than 20,000,000,000 $ about 30 yrs ago!
sorry , i entered it wrong !
Ive read the history of Iran and i realized that the us gov blocked anything that the Iranian bought from the u.s. about 30 yrs ago when their regime changed by their folks
so it is all the reason why they hate u.s. !
more than 20,000,000 $ was the value of what they bought 30 yrs ago
but now they are standing on their own, and they have built many facilities like nuclear power that nobody helped them !
Iranian love the people all over the world except us gov not people and Israel ! because they are always attacking other countries !
so hope you found the reason why
i am persian and i live in iran , i dont see iran as a powerful country , a county that has not good relationship with other countries can not be strong in its economy and a country that has not a good economy can not be powerful.
The biggest problem Iran has is their people. As we have all seen in the news of people getting squashed by their corrupt government with the recent elections not long ago.
Anything divided against itself will not stand. That is a hard lesson to learn... all countries deal with it sooner or later. Iran your time is coming.
i have been to iran , they have too development in high technologies , and the country has a very strategic position and the most important
"they are really fearless and brave "
I couldn't agree with you more! Iran is so powerful in technology, relations with other nations and they are out for blood. They hate the Jews and Americans and anyone who gets in their way. They are mongols and bloodmongers.
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After centuries of being tortured bu Turks, then bullied by Americans and other superpowers in trhe world it is a miracle we even are alive anymore.. :\
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Despite being a small country with only more than 700 sq km of land, the country enforces conscription on males who are Singapore citizens who turn 18.
With one of the highest military spenders per capita in the world, the country's advance and modern equipment, together with hundreds of thousands of soldiers called in, is able to defend its homeland.
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Doesn't really make sense how England and the U.K. are in seperate slots... Besides the fact that the U.K. is England on a somewhat larger scale involving countries like Ireland and Switzerland. It should be under U.K.
England is definetly very powerful, England owned the greatest Empire in the world (British Empire), think about it, how often do you come across a tiny country but is also one of the most famous and well known country. It's army is very well organised and so is it's goverment. It's a wealthy country. If it wasn't so powerful then how comes it hasn't lost a batlle since... well ages
England really deserves to be higher.
The S.A.S are the best branch of fighters in the world and they belong to England.
English politics and democracy is the most stable in the world and as the leading state of the commonwealth it is politically the most influential country in the world.
misiu_mietowy, you're right. England is just not as powerful as before like in the 19th century, or the Victorian Age, when 'the Sun had never set on British Empire'.
I think you rather mind Great Britain. It USED TO be powerful in 19th century and in beginnig ogf20th century , but lost its power in WW2. Great Britain was really great during victorian age, when 'the Sun had never set on British Empire', as it had land all over the Globe.
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GGK IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD... most of u don't know how GGK works because it secret in all operation... USA (SF) also studying from GGK... from the vote it was nothing to the real life... GGK owesome...
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Every country is powerful, you didnt get what McArthur said "Give me a Filipino Soldiers and I will conquer the world"
We naturally born with skills and ability to think and act at any kind of situations
For the other nations who claiming that they are powerful, how many Filipinos in your country? what their contributions to your country?
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proud to be pinoy..little by little our arm forces will be modernize.....just wait a little......we could see those blue diamond pilots back just like in glory days..
im a south korean.Philippines help us to bring our freedom and hope back in 1950s so korea will help philippines too
we filipino have maybe the weakest arm forces, but we are the bravest people on earth, you knew why? because we valued the existence of God in our heart, that no races could ever do the same as we've done. no body and never well.
the Philippines has the weakest armed forces in the world but it is the most coveted country in southeast Asia because of its location, good for military and commercial purposes. so Filipinos train well for combat you can do it, strengthen your defense to protect your country.LETS GO HAND IN HAND FOR OUR Country's sake
no other nationality can bet the Filipinos, know why? they can survive in any part of the world, can adjust to any situation and can be easily trained in any kind of combat.so do not under estimate the philippines. note this: countries that conquer the philippines became strong,when the leave the became weak
i am a filipino and i am proud to say it to you
philippines. is a beautiful country
people here are honest,brave,polite and helpful
im a filipino and i love my country,philipines"im proud to say in the whole world"its more fun in the philipines."
its more fun in the philipines''i love my country''that symbolized purity,patriotism and bravery.
filipinos are the only nation in the world who has everything. they have a heart to fight and a caring hand to help the other nations.. that's why filipinos are really great
filipinos have strenght if they have a non corrupt government,,sad to say..
No one is better than another person because they are Filipino. What if an Italian or an Indian person are born with skills too! Stop thinking like Hitler!
Philippine does not have the strength when it comes to military or technology. but what it has is its people. Filipinos are everywhere in the world. many Filipinos are working in huge international companies and industries. Filipinos are everywhere. Filipinos have the Skills.
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-Biggest GDP and military in SE Asia
-Biggest political power in the Southern Asia Pacific
-Scared the crap out of the Americans during the Cold War
-Scared the crap out of the Chinese in the 1990s
-The world's most powerful man was a third Indonesians
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Vatican city is really small, in fact the smallest country in the world. (It's only 17 sq. Miles wide) Not so sure this is a nice place to put it
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Because it is the most beautiful country in the world in the view of natural beauty. And all of us know NATURE IS THE MOST POWERFUL IN THE WHOLE WORLD. So....
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Hello! I'm a Nepalese & I'd like to clarify that country
is nothing . Humanity & fraternity is everything for
the existence of human beings. So, don't be proud
of your nation, be proud of your humanity.
Do you know the war of 1814 Nepal vs East India East india attacked Nepal from 5 places . In 3 places nepal won in 2 places Nepal lose.
hey you all ... do u know the brave Gurkhas?? huh?? Nepal "brave of the bravest"
Nepal is the most beautiful country in the whole world so that it kept as the 2nd most beautiful country in the world.
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Because of the sheep shaggers. First we defile our enemy, then export it to every other country in the world that eats lamb. And we hobbits are great people too, especially when you want us to go on a quest which lasts longer than a single movie even though it should be only a single movie. Sorry for letting women vote, our bad. And I betcha can't find New Zealand on a world map even if you tried. Hint: Look above America. That gives us the element of suprise.
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I WAS IN THE ARMY MY SELF AND I KNOW THE POWER OF ALGERIA . FOR SURE WE ARE NOT THE MOST POWERFUL BUT WE CAN DEFEND OUR SELFS WELL
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Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the 10th in the world. The population is very young and it has a very well strategic position between Africa and Europe.
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-It's such a beautiful multicultural country.
-The nearest arabic country to Europe / North America
-Overlooks on the Atlantic ocean on the west and the Mediterranean Sea on the north.
-Its strong relationship with USA / Europe.
-2nd on "Hacking"
-It has the "Argan" trees (Only in Morocco / Brazil).
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one of the europe's big four .and rome the very first megacity in the history it history tell us that italy is the richest and most powerful at that time and now but beacause of europe crisis italy's economy contiuosly falling.according to global firepower ITALY IS THE 9 POWERFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
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1- it has Oil that all world live from.
2- it has greatest history.
3- it has the best people ( who invented writing, wheel and the first agriculture ).
we have the power in ourselves .. we believe in us.
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I love this country,. It has longest sea beach in the whole world. This country people's are very hospitable than other countries.
I hope that Bangladesh will be the richest powerful c and beautiful country in the world.
now(2012) Bangladeshi army is the best battle army in the world.
One of the best natural beautiful country.
Largest source of natural Gas and.
Huge amount of brilliant population/Man power.
world number one textile industrious country in the world.
...................arif.....................
The most potential country, they need to reform their politician and politics. - S
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