Landlocked Countries

A landlocked country has no coastline and is fully surrounded by other countries, with no direct access to an ocean or open sea. 42 of the 184 countries in the quiz (about 23%) are landlocked.

Africa (16 countries)

Americas (2 countries)

Asia (12 countries)

Europe (12 countries)

Frequently asked questions

How many landlocked countries are there?

There are 42 landlocked countries in the quiz's 184-country dataset, or roughly 23% of all countries covered.

What is a landlocked country?

A landlocked country is a country with no coastline, entirely surrounded by other countries and without direct access to an ocean or open sea.

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