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Ranking of the countries with the most nuclear weapons in the world based on the approximate number of nuclear warheads.

1. Russia: Tops the list with about 5,889 nuclear warheads, making it the largest nuclear power in the world by number.

2. United States of America: Ranks second with 5,244 nuclear warheads, and is the only country that has used nuclear weapons in wars.

3. China: Comes in third with 500 nuclear warheads, and is rapidly expanding its arsenal.

4. France: Holds about 290 nuclear warheads, and is a major nuclear power within Europe.

5. United Kingdom: Maintains 225 nuclear warheads, all of which are on nuclear submarines.

6. Pakistan: Has around 170 nuclear warheads, and is in a perpetual nuclear arms race with India.

7. India: Possesses nearly 164 nuclear warheads, and is continuously developing its nuclear capabilities.

8. Israel: Estimates suggest it has about 90 nuclear warheads, although it does not officially announce its nuclear program.

9. North Korea: Believed to possess between 30 to 40 nuclear warheads, although verification is difficult due to its secretive nature.