A landlocked country is a country that is entirely surrounded by land, and does not have access to the ocean or any large body of water. This means that the country does not have a coastline or direct access to the sea, and must rely on neighbouring countries for access to maritime trade routes. Landlocked countries typically have fewer resources and less economic opportunities than countries with coastlines, and often face challenges related to transportation and trade. Being landlocked is often regarded as a barrier to economic growth and development.

There are several landlocked countries in Africa, including:

• Burkina Faso
• Chad
• Ethiopia
• Malawi
• Mali
• Niger
• Rwanda
• Burundi
• Central African Republic
• landlocked portion of South Sudan
• landlocked portion of Algeria
• Lesotho
• Swaziland
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Note: There are other countries that might be considered as landlocked but have small coastal lines.