There are 44 landlocked countries and areas in the world, which can limit trade and affect GDP. Only a few landlocked countries have a higher GDP per capita than the world average of $15,000 USD. Africa has 15, Asia has 12, Europe has 15, and South America has 2 landlocked countries. Lichtenstein and Uzbekistan are […]
Bolivia, a landlocked country, has maintained a naval fleet on Lake Titicaca for over 100 years. After losing its Pacific coast to Chile, Bolivia was limited to chasing smugglers and delivering supplies. However, in 1990, Peru granted Bolivia limited access to the sea, allowing Bolivia to build port facilities, launch a coastal naval presence, and […]