FAQ About Landlocked Countries in The World
What does it mean for a country to be landlocked?
A landlocked country is a country with its coastline lying on endorheic basins and without direct ocean or sea access. These countries can only be accessed via road or air, which would allow for good security as access is limited, but there is also the limitations of import/export.
How many landlocked countries are in the world?
There are 44 landlocked countries in the world presently.
What is a singly landlocked country?
A singly landlocked country is a country surrounded by just one country.
Which is the largest landlocked country in the world?
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world, it measures at 2,724,900 km
Which is the largest landlocked country in Africa?
Chad is the largest landlocked country in Africa, with an area of 1,284,000 km2
Which is the most populous landlocked country in Africa?
Ethiopia is the most populous land locked country in Africa with an area of 1,104,300 km2 and an estimated population of 112,078,730.
