There are 45 landlocked countries in the world. By having no direct access to the ocean, these countries face challenges like a barrier to maritime trade, isolation and requiring extra tariff on imports due to more border crossings.

"Landlocked Countries" was reposted on LinkedIn by Stella Matutina Karangwa, a thought leader on digital infrastructure and business development. The graphic was a discussion touchpoint for the need for inland fibre and digital access in central Africa's challenged countries.