Landlocked
Landlocked
Landlocked (/ˈlændˌlɒkt/), from the Old English land meaning "ground, soil, country, inhabited place, territory," and loca meaning "enclosure, prison, cell; place; stead, station; pig-sty, hovel".
A landlocked country or region is one that is entirely surrounded by land, with no access to the open sea, except through the territory of other countries. Landlocked areas may be found in various parts of the world, but they are most common in Central Asia and Africa.
Etymology
The term "landlocked" is derived from the Old English words land and loca. Land refers to "ground, soil, country, inhabited place, territory," while loca means "enclosure, prison, cell; place; stead, station; pig-sty, hovel". The term was first used in the 17th century to describe a country or region that is surrounded by land on all sides and has no direct access to the sea.
Related Terms
- Enclave: A portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.
- Exclave: A portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory.
- Double landlocked: A country that is not only landlocked itself but is also surrounded by other landlocked countries.
- Landlocked sea: A sea that has limited direct contact with the world oceans, being surrounded by land on most of its perimeter.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Landlocked
- Wikipedia's article - Landlocked
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