Which description fits Iceland's armed forces?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It has a coast guard and police but no standing army
- Step 1: Iceland has had no standing army since independence. Step 2. It relies on NATO membership and a defence agreement with the United States. Answer: It has a coast guard and police but no standing army. Why not the others: Iceland has no volunteer army, national guard or NATO army of its own.
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