Geography
Why Landlocked Countries Face Unique Trade and Infrastructure Challenges
Quick fact
There are 44 landlocked countries and 5 partially recognized states. Landlocked developing countries have significantly higher transport costs—often double those of coastal neighbors—making them disproportionately affected by global trade obstacles.
Why this is interesting
Think of a country with no coastline—it must rely on its neighbors just to sell its goods abroad. How does that reshape its entire economy?