What are the advantages of living in a landlocked country?

Answer 1

Advantages of living in a landlocked country are mainly that the distance from the coastline acts as a protection from coastal elements. Those living in a country with no border on the sea need have no fear of tsunamis and tropical cyclones have usually worn out and lost their destructive power by the time they have reached the inland. Landlocked countries often have to keep friendly relations with countries around them in order to maintain easy transport routes as there are no other alternative means of export to oversea countries (other than flight which is generally more expensive.) This means that landlocked countries are usually more peaceful and have friendlier people than coastal countries. Landlocked countries also have a more varied wildlife population as animals have had to adapt and this means that they are in different stages of adaptation and so are of varying species. In conclusion, landlocked countries do have advantages, mainly being safe from weather extremes.

Answer 2

The disadvantages of living in a landlocked country are mostly centered around access to water as a transport route. The country must maintain friendly relations with those around them in order to be able to move goods through neighboring countries to make it to transport routes. Neighboring countries may take advantage and charge a premium, knowing this country would have no other option. There could also be problems with access to fresh water, irrigation for crops and so on.kk