In general South America Brazil or Chile always tend to stand out with respect to their military power, in which they represent their strength compared to others. However, these countries are not the only ones since the Global Fire Power Index (GFP) revealed the highest country ranking. Naval Force In the world, the South American country stands out from one to 15 places. In the following note, we tell you all the details.
Which country in South America has the largest navy?
Global Fire Power (GFP) announced through its investigation that Colombia is the only South American country with the largest naval force due to the number and power of 219 patrol vessels, 4 submarines, 2 corvettes and 9 frigates. In the global rankings, the nation ranks 12th, besting the region.
In addition, they are used to fight armed groups or to seize drugs that criminals try to export through Colombian waters. On the other hand, the National Navy of Colombia was established in the 19th century with the aim of achieving independence, so from that moment its duty is to protect the territorial integrity, protect the state and its institutions and the rivers, lakes, , Colombian seas and oceans with their more than 35 thousand members to this day.
Finally, on a general level, Russia tops the list as the country with the best naval force, surpassing the US and China, due to its large strategic investment in defense and modernization. In total, the country has 781 ships, including submarines, corvettes and destroyers.
Ranking of Countries with Largest Navy
- Russia
- China
- North Korea
- America
- Sweden
- Indonesia
- Italy
- India
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka.
Which country in South America has the most islands?
According to the Military Geographic Institute, Chile has the most islands in South America. The most famous and largest are the Chilo Islands, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, which contribute to the country’s geographical and cultural diversity.
According to Chile’s Ministry of National Assets, a total of 11,078 islands do not have their own name, while 19,571 islands do in the fiscal year. Also, these places cover an area of 105,561 km², which is equal to 14% of the country’s area. It is noteworthy that Brazil is the second country with 2,000 islands.
