3. Algeria
Power index: 3.5
Algeria has the total population of 40 million people. Half of that number is available workforce, while around 17 million is fit for the service. Military personnel in total is 792,350. This country is incredibly rich in air force counting 502 aircraft! Besides many helicopters and transport aircraft, there are 99 attack aircraft. Moreover, the number of combat tanks is not for underestimation – there are 2405 of them! Total naval assets are 85 with nine major ports. Passport ranking of Algeria is 80 with 46 visa-free scores. Definitely deserves to be among the most powerful countries in Africa, right?
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