Part 9/11:
Landlocked Countries and Political Geography
African delineations drawn during European colonization have left a staggering number of landlocked nations—sixteen in total—making international trade complicated and difficult. These countries rely on neighboring nations' infrastructure to transport goods to ports, thereby limiting their trade capabilities and economic independence.
Additionally, many landlocked nations in Africa do not have access to navigable rivers or efficient rail networks that facilitate trade, unveiling another layer of geopolitical disadvantage.