A landlocked country is a country that does not have direct access to the global ocean. Africa has 16 landlocked countries. The following is an alphabetical list of Africa’s landlocked countries. Let’s read.
16 Landlocked Countries in Africa (in alphabetical order)
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Central African Republic
- Chad (largest area)
- Ethiopia
- Eswatini (smallest area)
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mali
- Niger
- Rwanda
- South Sudan
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Did you know?
Lesotho is the only enclave country in Africa. An enclave country is a country completely surrounded by another country. There are only three enclave countries in the world: Lesotho, San Marino, and Vatican City. Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, while San Marino and Vatican City are completely surrounded by Italy.
(Also read: List of 54 African countries in alphabetical order + Map)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many landlocked countries are there in Africa?
There are 16 landlocked countries in Africa. These countries have no direct access to the global ocean and are completely surrounded by other countries.
What is the most populous landlocked country in Africa?
Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in Africa and the world.
What is the largest landlocked country in Africa?
Chad is the largest landlocked country in Africa by area.
Are there any double-landlocked countries in Africa?
No. A double-landlocked country is a country that is entirely surrounded by other landlocked countries. Africa has no double-landlocked countries. The only two double-landlocked countries in the world are Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan.
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