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Discover the largest and smallest landlocked countries across the globe. Kazakhstan, with an area of 1,049,156 sq. miles (2,717,300 sq. km), stands as the largest landlocked nation, followed by Mongolia at 604,247 sq. miles (1,565,000 sq. km). In contrast, Hungary is Europe's largest landlocked state, covering 35,919 sq. miles (93,030 sq. km). On the smaller side, Europe houses the tiniest landlocked nations: Andorra, Liechtenstein, Vatican City, and San Marino, each measuring less than 193 sq. miles (500 sq. km).
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Landlocked Countries(Surrounded On All Sides By Land) • Three Largest • Kazakhstan • Mongolia • Hungary
Kazakhstan Covers an area of 1,049,156 sq. miles (2,717,300 sq. km)
Mongolia Total area of 604,247 sq. miles (1,565,000 sq. km)
Hungary Europe’s largest landlocked state at 35,919 sq. miles (500 sq. km)
Smallest Landlocked Countries • Europe has smallest landlocked states • Andorra • Liechtenstein • Vatican City • San Marino • All have areas of less than 193 sq. miles (500 sq. km.)
Additional Resources • Kazakhstan • http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5487.htm • Mongolia • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mg.html • Hungary • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/hu.html