Maps / 7 weeks ago

The hidden struggles and strategies of landlocked nations

In a world shaped by oceans and shipping lanes, nearly half a billion people live in countries with no direct access to the sea. The map above highlights the world’s landlocked (yellow) and double-landlocked (red) nations, countries whose geography forces them to depend on neighbours for maritime access. Behind those dots lies a story of economic disadvantage, resilience, and innovative diplomacy in a time when global trade routes are under increasing pressure.