So, how do you determine if a country is landlocked? The easiest way to tell if a country is landlocked is to take a look at a map of the country and the surrounding geography.
political geography
Human Geography
MapWatch: Tracking Political Cartography
Researchers from Northeastern University have created a database called MapWatch which shows how maps and borders change based on geography.
Maps and GIS
Norwegian Mapmaker Wants to Give a Mountain to Finland for its 100th Birthday
A retired Norwegian mapmaker has proposed that Norway shift its border 660 feet (200 meters) in order to gift the mountain of Halti to Finland in honor of its 100th anniversary independence.
Geography 101
Which Continent Lies in All Four Hemispheres?
While several of the world’s continents are traversed by the separation between two hemispheres, there is only one continent in the world that lies in all four hemispheres: Africa.
Human Geography
The Complex Geography of the Brexit Vote
A.J. Rohn takes a look at the geographical factors behind the recent vote in the United Kingdom in favor of leaving the European Union in its controversial Brexit referendum.
Human Geography
What is the Difference Between The United Kingdom and Great Britain?
This article outlines the differences between the United Kingdom (also known as the UK), Great Britain, and the British Isles.
Maps and GIS
The Map that Started the Red and Blue Election Map Trend
Historian Susan Schulten has traced the practice of dividing elections of the country by color to 1883, when a map was first produced showing the United States’ affiliations with their preferred political party.
Human Geography
Landlocked Countries in South America
Learn about which countries in South America are landlocked.
Geography Concepts, Human Geography
What are Ghost Nations?
Ghost states are states that function just like any other nation, but for various political reasons go unrecognized by the rest of the international community.
Physical Geography
The Geography of Gerrymandering in the United States
Gerrymandering is the practice of drawing or re-drawing congressional boundaries to benefit a specific political candidate or party. The Washington Post recently took a look at how gerrymandering has affected politics in the United States.
Human Geography
Conflict over Gibraltar: Who has control?
Gibraltar is a 6.5 square kilometer territory located south of the Spanish border, along the Strait of Gibraltar. The small area is officially an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, and has a population of nearly 30,000 people. An extensive shipping trade, banking and tourism economically support Gibraltar. An overwhelming […]
Human Geography
Where is the Only Area in Europe Where no Borders Exist?
Lake Constance’s shoreline touches three different countries: Germany to the north, Switzerland to the south and Austria at its eastern end. The water body itself contains no borders since there is no legally binding agreement between the three countries.