A landlocked country is a country that has no direct access to the ocean or sea.
➤ It is completely surrounded by land or borders other countries only.
➤ These countries rely on neighboring countries for access to sea ports.
➤ They must sign transit agreements to move goods across other nations.
➤ International trade becomes more expensive and slower for them.
➤ Transportation of goods is mostly done by road, rail, or air — not sea.
➤ They often face delays and higher shipping costs compared to coastal countries.
➤ Their economic development is generally slower due to trade restrictions.
➤ In times of conflict or war in nearby countries, their trade can be blocked.
➤ Natural resources in these countries are harder to export internationally.
➤ There are *49* landlocked countries in the world.
➤ In Asia: Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan are landlocked.
➤ In Africa: Chad, Mali, Niger, Ethiopia, Uganda, and many others are landlocked. Africa has the highest number.
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