The world identifies countries based on their coastlines or proximity to oceans. But in some cases, countries have no proximity to the ocean at all, and such countries are called landlocked countries. In simpler words, countries with no access to the ocean are termed landlocked countries. There are about 32 landlocked developing countries as listed in the UNCTAD List of Landlocked Developing Countries.
These countries play an important role in contributing to economic, cultural, and ecological development, despite not having any access to the ocean at all. Geography plays a vital role in shaping these countries' economy and international relations. Given below is the list of the ten largest landlocked countries of the world.
