Geography
Landlocked Countries Quiz
No coastline, no problem — test your knowledge of the world's landlocked nations
No coastline, no problem — test your knowledge of the world's landlocked nations
There are 44 landlocked countries worldwide, and only two — Liechtenstein and Uzbekistan — are doubly landlocked, surrounded entirely by other landlocked nations. From the vast steppes of Kazakhstan to the tiny principality of Andorra, landlocked countries present unique geographic, economic, and cultural stories worth exploring.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll discover which countries have no coastline, the challenges of being landlocked including higher export costs, doubly landlocked nations, the largest and smallest landlocked countries, wealthy landlocked nations like Switzerland, and fascinating stories of countries that lost their coastlines through war.
There are 44 landlocked countries in the world — 16 in Europe, 16 in Africa, 12 in Asia, and 2 in South America (Bolivia and Paraguay). These nations face unique economic challenges as they must rely on neighboring countries for access to maritime trade routes.
Liechtenstein (in Europe, bordered by Switzerland and Austria) and Uzbekistan (in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan) are the only two doubly landlocked countries, meaning they are surrounded entirely by other landlocked nations.
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country at approximately 2.72 million square kilometers, making it the ninth largest country in the world overall. Despite having no ocean coastline, it borders the Caspian Sea, the world's largest enclosed body of water.
Last updated: April 2026