landlocked countries
No ocean access
Landlocked countries are nations entirely surrounded by land, with no direct access to the ocean or sea.
This geographic circumstance affects trade, as these countries must negotiate transit rights through neighboring states to import and export goods by ship.
There are currently about 44 landlocked countries worldwide, concentrated in Africa, Central Asia, and Europe.
Bolivia and Paraguay are South America's only landlocked countries.
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