The 10 Largest Landlocked Countries

The 10 Largest Landlocked Countries

The world has more than 200 countries out of which 43 countries are landlocked. Here is the list of 10 largest landlocked countries.

1/10 Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the the largest landlocked country in the world and the ninth largest country in the world by area, covering an area of 2,724,900 square kilometres (1,052,100 sq mi). It is bordered by Russia in the north, China in the east, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan in the south, and the Caspian Sea and the Soviet Republics of Azerbaijan and Georgia in the southwest. The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.

2/10 Mongolia

Mongolia

Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East and Central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. It is the second largest landlocked country in the world and 18th largest country in the world by land area, covering an area of 1,564,116 square kilometers. The capital and largest city is Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia has a variety of terrain, ranging from the Gobi desert in the south to the mountain ranges that make up the northern border with Russia. The highest point in the country is Nayramadlin Orgil, which stands at 4,374 meters above sea level, while the lowest point is the bottom of Hoh Nuur, which stands at 560 meters below sea level. 

3/10 Chad

Chad

Chad is a landlocked country located in North Central Africa, bordered by Sudan to the east, Libya to the north, Niger to the west, Nigeria and Cameroon to the south and the Central African Republic to the south east. The total area of Chad is 1.284 million km². This makes it the 21st largest country in the world, the fifth largest in Africa and the third largest landlocked country. The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.

4/10 Niger

Niger

Niger is a landlocked West African country that covers an area of 1,267,000 square km, making it the largest nation in West Africa, and the 22nd largest nation in the world. Niger is the fourth largest landlocked country. It is bordered by Chad to the east, Libya to the northeast, Mali to the west, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Algeria to the northwest, and Nigeria to the south. It's capital is Niamey, which is also the largest city of the country.

5/10 Mali

Mali

Mali is a landlocked nation located in the western part of Africa. It is bordered by seven countries: Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast to the south, Guinea and Senegal to the southwest, and Mauritania to the west. The total area of Mali is 1,240,192 square kilometers, making it the 24th largest country in the world and the fifth largest landlocked country. The capital of Mali is Bamako.

6/10 Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north and northeast, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. Ethiopia is the 27th largest country in the world, with a total area of 1,104,300 square kilometers, making it the sixth largest landlocked country. Its capital is Addis Ababa.

7/10 Bolivia

Bolivia

Bolivia is a landlocked country located in the central part of South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Peru to the west, Chile to the southwest, and Paraguay and Argentina to the south. Bolivia is the fifth largest country in South America and the seventh largest landlocked country in the world. It has an area of 1,098,581 square kilometers. The capital of Bolivia is La Paz.

8/10 Zambia

Zambia

Zambia is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is bordered by eight countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. Zambia covers an area of 752,614 square kilometres, making it the 39th largest country in the world in terms of area and the eighth largest landlocked country. Its capital is Lusaka. 

9/10 Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country located at the intersection of Central Asia and South Asia. It is bordered by seven countries, including Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China, and India. Afghanistan has a total land area of 652,230 square kilometers, making it the ninth largest lanlocked country. Its capital is Kabul.

10/10 Central African Republic

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan and South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, and Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo to the west. The total area of the Central African Republic is 622,984 square kilometers, making it the 46th largest country in the world and the tenth largest landlocked country. Its capital is Bangui.

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