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How many countries are landlocked in total across the entire world?
Answer
44
There are 44 landlocked countries in the world: 16 in Africa, 14 in Europe, 12 in Asia, and 2 in South America (Bolivia and Paraguay).
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More than half of Africa's landlocked countries are in East and Central Africa, creating trade and infrastructure challenges.
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- Landlocked
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