A state's land area does not determine the size of the force it can sustain. Population provides the relevant human base, while age structure affects how many people are available for service. Affordability sets another limit. A geographically large country therefore does not automatically possess a large military.
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Population and age structure set military scale
Territorial size does not determine how large a military can be; population, age structure, and affordability set the practical ceiling.