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The largest army in the world, in terms of active duty personnel, is the People's Liberation Army of China, with approximately 2 million soldiers. The United States has the second-largest active military force, with around 1.3 million personnel. India, North Korea, and Russia round out the top five.  
Here's a more detailed look at the top 5: 
 
	- China: The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the largest standing army in the world, with over 2 million active personnel. 
	
	
 
 
 
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	- United States: The U.S. military is known for its advanced technology and high budget, with approximately 1.3 million active-duty personnel. 
	
	
 
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	- India: India has a large military force with around 1.4 million active personnel. 
	
	
 
 
 
	- North Korea: North Korea's armed forces are also substantial, with around 1.2 million active military personnel. 
	
	
 
 
 
	- Russia: Russia's military has approximately 850,000 active personnel
 
 
 
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